2012 archives

Four in the land of Two

29 Apr 2012
In: China, Cultural Norms
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China has everything one might need for a road trip: a massive network of roads; exotic locations with stunning vistas and some incredible mountain landscapes …
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Bugs, Caught.

29 Apr 2012
In: Street Hacks, Xuhui
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Handmade, with traditional metal bowl on the base as an anchor.
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Lane Ramp

29 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Xuhui
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Those little cues that divide here (in this instance a traditional Shanghai lane/cul-de-sac) from there.
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Urban Textures

29 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Thank-you

28 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Tax returns. “Thank you for your contribution to China’s flourishing and prosperity!”
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Power Source

28 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Bamboo Seat

28 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Beautifully minimal design.
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Cultural Notions of Time

28 Apr 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Narita
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A sign, with less to do with cultural notions of the elasticity of time, and more to do with having transiting passengers arrive late. The …
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Urban Faces

26 Apr 2012
In: Design Inspiration, Shanghai
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The Sign Painter’s Sign

25 Apr 2012
In: Bangalore, Cultural Norms
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