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Touch Interaction

26 Apr 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Los Angeles
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A familiar site in European and North American dentists – a tap that turns on and off by gently pressing the top of the pipe. …
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Close to Hand/Nose

26 Apr 2010
In: Future Perfect, Los Angeles
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A small capsule of ammonia taped to this Los Angeles dentist machine -a respiratory stimulant positioned for use in patient emergencies. For every task flow …
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The Risk of Contamination

12 Dec 2009
In: Calabasas, Cultural Norms
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It might look like a mask but it’s actually a cultural grenade. This week I walked into the italian delicatessen next to our design studio wearing …
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Straw Norms

02 Aug 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Based on the following local assumptions: drink needs to be opened in the presence of or by the customer; that the straw shouldn’t touch any …
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If It Moves, Vend It

16 Oct 2007
In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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Today’s dentist reception includes an electronic massage chair and, bless them, a slipper vending machine – slippers being worn in the building. Punters heading for …
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