2012 archives

Bike, Helmet Parking

26 May 2012
In: Cambodia, Cultural Norms, Phnom Penh
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Helmet parking, just as prevalent as motorbike parking. Centralised helmet storage versus locking to bike versus locking inside bike. Two days in the big easy after …
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“Eco”

26 May 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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How things come full circle: a drying stand in this Tokyo department store doesn’t provide thin-plastic sleeves for wet umbrellas and, nudging pedestrians to shake …
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Project Down

23 May 2012
In: Shibuya, Today's Office
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Epson table projector in the Hikarie creative space – popup office working space for the time/resource constrained on-the-go worker. A Tokyo whirlwind tour.
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Popup Studios

13 May 2012
In: China Town, Today's Office
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Today’s office is a 31st story penthouse overlooking Singapore. Or at least it’s notionally a penthouse, with a frog team of four having turned it …
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Air Con Norms

13 May 2012
In: China Town, Cultural Norms
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Back alley for smaller retail outlets in Singapore’s Chinatown. What the diversity of air conditioning units in use can teach us about the products sold, …
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The Networked Urban Environment

08 May 2012
In: Future Perfect, Shanghai
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Imagine never having to look for a parking space ever again. An essay here.
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Renovate

30 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Xuhui Textures

29 Apr 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Xuhui
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Ad Blockers

29 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Someone dislikes the Touchmedia tax.
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Steps

29 Apr 2012
In: Bangalore, Cultural Norms
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