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Urban Frames

The visual spaces in which things are placed, positioned. How we will see the city when everything can be overlaid.
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ERP Seams

17 Jun 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Singapore
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In a world of digital boundaries overlaid onto physical properties, how do you articulate the seams? Sign indicating the edges of the restricted zone in …
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Time Shifting Object Exchange

06 Aug 2011
In: Design Inspiration, Munich
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A DHL parcel pick-up point located in central Munich. It is easy to forget how powerful the idea of time-shifting the exchange of objects especially …
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Future Pin-Ups

17 Nov 2010
In: Daikanyama, Future Perfect
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The male changing rooms of this Daikanyama sento – includes a pin-up of a late 90’s gravia (underwear model). How future users/actors/constituents/participants/.. of the space …
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Chicken & Egg

08 Aug 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Kazakhstan
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Free sheet delivery in Almaty, Kazakhstan: does the slot dictate the paper size; or is the slot size a reaction to the types of content …
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Home Delivery of Bits

15 Jul 2010
Is it possible to have digital bits delivered to your door? In Shanghai the answer is resolutely yes. Customers of Chinese flights-hotels-&-hols website Ctrip have more …
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Money on the Table

26 Jun 2010
In: Today's Office, Xuhui
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Not quite the extreme of buying an apartment in Tokyo but if you want to rent a property in China be prepared to bring plenty …
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God In My Pocket

24 Apr 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Mumbai
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Memory Formats 2029

06 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Kabul
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Tangible memories from the ’68 summer Olympics in Mexico – note the black and white photos retouched with colour. Reflect for a moment on your own …
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Further, Faster

20 Jan 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Old Delhi
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Today we’re comfortable with the rapid dissemination of information and ideas from one side of the globe to the other. What’s in Tokyo today can …
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