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Retrospective Facial Recognition

Yakushima: pixelated porn still
For any given culture what are the drivers and mechanisms for obscuring / censoring portions of content? How will the recording and pixellation of pornography …



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09 Apr 2010

Addictive or Subtractive?

07 Apr 2010

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What body parts do you use for counting? In western societies its common to count using primary hand, thumb first, then fingers before repeating the process …
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Objects Prepped for Use

16 Mar 2010

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Personalised Apology in a Group Context

20 Jun 2008

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A member of the ground crew (left of picture) stands with head bowed, apologising to passengers for technical delays. For every culture and/or industry: whether …
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Japanese Restaurant Condiment Norms

20 Jun 2008

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Nature Trails

19 Jun 2008

In: Design Inspiration
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Object Counterweights

19 Jun 2008

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Clothes line.
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Objects That Bridge

19 Jun 2008

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Expected Use

19 Jun 2008

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A timer left by the previous tenants in the bathroom of this Yakushima home. For timing younglings toothbrush activities.
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Bamboo Cushion

19 Jun 2008

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