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Kids Space

19 Apr 2012
In: Daikanyama, Design Inspiration
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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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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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Cars By Numbers

26 Oct 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Seoul
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The South Korean penchant for posting phone numbers to cars to make it easier for boxed-in neighbours to find a way out. Contact information supplied …
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Boxes that go Boom

26 Aug 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Mazar e Sharif
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CDs and DVDs are the medium of choice for the discerning Afghani, although on the mobile phone digital side-loading reigns supreme.
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Sky Walking

06 Jun 2010
In: Ashgabat, Cultural Norms
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I’m always intrigued as to what passes for entertainment in a culture and where it borders on novelty for novelties sake. National Sports day in …
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Emotional Advertising

17 May 2010
In: Ahmedabad, Cultural Norms
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On the last night of a field study in Ahmedabad time spent taking in the city – ventured into this traditional movie theatre to catch …
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Wasted Lhasa Youth

09 Apr 2010
In: Design Inspiration
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Target practice, in a fairground on the Lhasa outskirts.
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Dance Hall Typography

08 Apr 2010
In: Design Inspiration, El Centro
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Sun bleached sign for the long-closed Red Stallion dance hall in El Centro. The boarded up entertainment complex includes Tops Cocktail Bar and Monas Restaurant …
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Kite String Naming Norms

02 Aug 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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Popular kite string brands including: Captain 2007, Regency 2007, Olympic (no doubt officially authorized), Khyber Shaheen and the Mamilon Shutranj no 1. Surprising to see …
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