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On Writing The Field Study Handbook

The The Field Study Handbook is taking shape. Rituals. A fresh fresh brew. Every day, for the past three years, at least an hour spent writing. No distractions. Often jet …



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05 Jan 2016

In: Future Perfect
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A Data Science Experiment

16 Jul 2014

In: Research Methods
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Studio D Radiodurans works with creative thinkers, strategists and data scientists. How would you design the following experiment?
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Keypad

13 Sep 2013

In: Design Inspiration, Noe Valley
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Fresh to the Door

12 Sep 2013

In: Cultural Norms
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The ways in which delivery from production to the home shelf can be automated. In a world of known demand + spatial awareness + autonomous …
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Harpoon Caught

31 Aug 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Noe Valley
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The cynical consumer naturally thinks of a harpooner in a fish-farm.
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Drone Unfriendly Skies

14 Aug 2013

In: Cultural Norms
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The geography and infrastructure that supports or detracts from the ability of autonomous things to move around.
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The Life Span of Objects

17 Jul 2013

In: Design Inspiration, Studio D'radiodurans
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Bought a pack of diamond drill bits for going through rock and stone – experimenting with some detailing on the D3 design. The drill-bits came …
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A Fear of Blurb, Unleashed.

09 Apr 2013

In: Today's Office
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One of the unexpected benefits of writing a book has been the opportunity to think and learn about the publishing process. In the past month …
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And Describe Them

31 Mar 2013

In: Design Inspiration, Mission District
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The kind of thread that links people and objects.
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Print Love

21 Feb 2013

In: Today's Office
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We’ll be sharing the research In The Hands of God: Risk and Savings in Afghanistan next week. Join myself and Mark in a CGAP hosted event …
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