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A Sense of Scale

11 Jun 2013
In: Cultural Norms, Mandalay
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Train station ticketing office chair norms vs ticketing agent size. This form of high-chair is common in countries with high counters and long queues such as …
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Helmet Styles

11 Jun 2013
In: Cultural Norms, Mandalay
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Also a surprising number of locals wearing “Wehrmacht” style motorbike helmets.
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Insert/Note

09 Nov 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Loud UI

12 Oct 2012
In: Cultural Norms, San Francisco
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Lest you forget. If in doubt, shout.
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Payment

08 Oct 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Mission District
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An edifice to exceeding boundaries of use. This form will too pass.
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Ticket Gate Experience

01 Oct 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Vienna
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It’s been a while since I’ve passed through Vienna, pleasantly surprised at the balance between the functional aspects of the airport such as the information …
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Proportional Response

11 Apr 2011
In: Future Perfect, Shanghai
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Car with parking ticket in Shanghai. The parameters (size, duration, …) that can increase, reduce or negate a fine? And the tools to collect evidence …
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Locker Unlocker

Suica used to pay for lockers in Shibuya station.
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Mapping the Journey

17 Nov 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Shinagawa
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The journey from Shinagawa to Kansai Airport includes Shinkansen and local trains- with the serving staff laying out the tickets to explain each leg of …
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Physical Tokens

28 Oct 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Munich
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Ticket for the Munich metro – for a transport system that doesn’t require anyone to show their tickets during normal use. The cost of managing …
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