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Offering

23 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Cultural Norms
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Food for eating versus food as a symbol of faith, giving.
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Emergency Exit

23 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Cultural Norms
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Postures of Use

22 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Design Inspiration
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Documenting Thai boi-band no less. The ratio of dedicated digital cameras to mobile phone cameras somewhat surprising compared to Tokyo.
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Condensed Experiences

22 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, Cultural Norms
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The taste of metal as much as the taste of the tea, the condensation dripping down the sides, and the anticipation of the incoming meal.
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Bngkk Nades

22 Mar 2010
In: Bangkok, GRF
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From Here to Here

21 Mar 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Sangenjaya
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Maps that start with a “here”. The ability to automate the same.
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Touch Screen Device, Touched

21 Mar 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Sangenjaya
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Touchscreen interaction for karaoke selection, posture, hand positioning, support, interaction.
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Sign Norms

21 Mar 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Dubai
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Street corner signs in Dubai highlights the information architecture norms for this rapidly changing city. Japan is a country where buildings typically are found by district, …
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When Design Rules Are Made To Be Broken

21 Mar 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Geneva
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Do cultural attitudes towards obeying and breaking rules – not crossing a road except using pedestrian crossings also extend to the rules by which things …
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Reference

21 Mar 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Hokkaido
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A digital sign capable of displaying text in any font or layout. What are the motivations for copying previous, analog sign designs? To what extent …
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