2012 archives

Truck Stop Dynamics

10 Dec 2012
In: Kabul, Research Methods
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Trucks from Pakistan on the outskirts of Kabul. 8-person group dynamics that were both humbling and a little hairy.
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Opium Death

10 Dec 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Kabul
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For every culture, an equivalent.
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TerrainTextures

09 Dec 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Wardak Province
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Earthy. Snowy. Side by side. Flyover.
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Joggers-a-Jogging

09 Dec 2012
In: Herat, Research Methods
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Another wake-up-with-the-city session, this time in Herat. Out and about at six am to take a variety of contexts including the Friday Mosque before breakfast. …
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The Driver

09 Dec 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Herat
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Walk the Line

09 Dec 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Herat
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Mosque Views

09 Dec 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Kabul
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On the roof of the thriving Hawala market after a session ad-hoccing with the team. As you might expect from somewhere with significant volumes …
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Debrief

05 Dec 2012
In: Kabul, Today's Office
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A team debrief session on lake Qargha, on the outskirts of Kabul, followed by a home visit. Normal neighbourhood ad-hoc dynamics in Afghanistan made all …
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Dawn on Entry

03 Dec 2012
In: Afghanistan, somewhere over, Today's Office
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Early morning flight into Kabul, catching the dawn. An interesting week ahead.
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Compromises, Compromises

This particular seat United appears to be designed by accountants and lawyers. Why? The clue/s are in the picture.
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