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Dispensers

24 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Donhuang, Xi'an
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The difference between a chopstick and a straw? Steriliser/dispenser – with chopsticks already paired up to be pulled by the handling end (above, en route from …
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Implied Modernity

24 Nov 2009
In: China, Locations, Xi'an
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Behavioural/aspirational poster in this Xi’an McDonalds. At what point did the laptop replace the mobile phone (which in turn replaced the luggable laptop) as a …
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Entrance Exit Norms

24 Nov 2009
In: Cultural Norms, Donhuang
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Entrance/exit norms, how they affect perception of, and use of devices and wearables as we move from inside to outside and vice versa.
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Raise the Red Lantern

22 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Locations, Oman
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You’re barreling along a sparse Oman highway late at night and reach a roundabout with a cluster of shops, restaurants and a brothel. The use …
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Defaults

22 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Lhasa
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Off Grid

22 Nov 2009
In: Design Inspiration, Oman
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Tip for the top? If you’re going to attempt to cross these mountains take a four wheel drive.
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Mass-Localised / Post-Globalised

21 Nov 2009
In: Cultural Norms, Oman
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Ducked into a local media store to stock up on local tunes for an off-road trip in Oman – 90% of the content for sale …
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Kabul View

20 Nov 2009
In: Afghanistan, Design Inspiration, Kabul, Locations, Today's Office
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Walnuts & Warmth

20 Nov 2009
In: Kabul, Today's Office
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The driver was suitably grumpy when he picked us up at the lodge mumbling that he was 32 hours into a 36 hour shift – …
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Popular Male Photoshopped Portraiture, Kabul

20 Nov 2009
In: Afghanistan, Cultural Norms, Design Inspiration, Kabul, Locations
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All heads heavily photoshopped obviously. Of note: the desire/ability to appear twice in the same image; the penchant towards military; gun size preferences – only …
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