2011 archives

Sharp

08 Apr 2011
In: Design Inspiration, Shanghai
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The Touchmedia Tax

If you’ve taken a taxi in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong or Shenzhen there’s a fair chance you’ve come across a Touchmedia touch screen display that sits …
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Pleasure at the Point of Sale

05 Apr 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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To what extent are contraceptives available next to the cash register of your local convenience store? Do the products alongside the contraceptives includes lubes, vibes …
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Rest House

05 Apr 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Shenyang
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Where can you go to rest? What are you options in Paris, London, Madrid, New York, Tokyo or, Shenyang – pictured? Pockets of physical and …
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Af: Labour Market

02 Apr 2011
In: Design Inspiration, Mazar e Sharif
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Wake up early, catch the Mazar e Sharif labour market in full swing. If you’re not hired by 9, chances are you won’t be for …
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Af: UN Compounds

25 Mar 2011
In: Design Inspiration
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Those that require a permanent presence on the ground – the security measures that keep them ‘safe’ and away from the people that ultimately they …
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Role. Models.

24 Mar 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Dandong
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The role of sports, and particularly basketball in breaking down (and to some extent reinforcing) racial stereotypes in China, but certainly creating positive role models. …
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Friends United

22 Mar 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Dandong
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The Friendship Bridge that crosses into North Korea takes its neon-calibration cues from China – as it disappears into the pitch black of the hermit …
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Kite Reel/Interface

22 Mar 2011
In: Dandong, Design Inspiration
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Presentation Secrets of a Tiger Mother

22 Mar 2011
In: Cultural Norms, Shenyang
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The Chinese airport read is dominated by Jack Ma and other hands-on leaders of the business world. The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs? Sure …
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