2008 archives

A Space, Lingered

21 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Mishuku
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This corner of Mishuku, fairly close to my home where the taxi driver’s pull up their rigs, take a pee in the nearby pubic lavatory, …
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Personalised Apology in a Group Context

20 Jun 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Yakushima
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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
In: Cultural Norms, Yakushima
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Nature Trails

19 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Yakushima
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Object Counterweights

19 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Yakushima
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Clothes line.
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Objects That Bridge

19 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Yakushima
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Expected Use

19 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Yakushima
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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
In: Cultural Norms, Yakushima
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Call 119

19 Jun 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Yakushima
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Given the extensive use of emergency phone numbers in un/popular culture – the extent that it’s easier to remember the emergency number from another country? A …
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Two-handed Interaction Styles

19 Jun 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Yakushima
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Interaction style on this musical instrument of unknown origin of a Zimbabwian Mbira – ably demonstrated by the owner of the Green Shower cafe, Yudomori.
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