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Colour Matching

The ability of advertisements to match the colour of their surroundings, passing traffic, weather conditions…
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Brick Detail

Somewhere here.
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All Together Now

As any early morning stroller of Chinese cities will appreciate – this is a country that stretches to the tune of a group exercise – …
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Dazzle Camouflage

A gem of a book found in the hotel library – details the history of dazzle camouflage – often attributed to the artist Norman Wilkinson. …
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Hand Clasp

29 Dec 2010
The dominant local method for carrying infants – on slightly stooped back, hands clasped – ideal for long treks in thinner air.
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Follow Your Convictions/The Money

Persistent Disconnectivity

A very contemporary situation – trying to negotiate with today’s driver to take us from Lijiang to a village in the nearby mountains using the …
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iPads versus inflight ent

29 Dec 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Kunming
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Walking through the cabin on this wednesday evening’s flight between Kunming and Shanghai – a half dozen of laptops and iPads – the former for …
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Stncl Rpt

16 Dec 2010

Culturally Sensitive Signage

16 Dec 2010