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Actions and Consequences

05 Sep 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Munich
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Articulating the consequences of actions as an affective form of deterrent – a photo of a car being towed away from in front of the …
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The Consequences of Guilty

04 Sep 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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I’ve had the very good fortune in the past month to witness three very different accidents: two colliding motorbikes in China; two cars in Afghanistan; …
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Hose Loop

22 Jul 2010
Detail of a side-street car wash – with the hose looped through hole of the now-defunct lock.
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Man (Wearing Adidas) Sprints to Save Child From (Nissan) Car

25 Apr 2010
In: Future Perfect, Shibuya
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Will the reporting of unfortunate but everyday events such as car accidents be affected by having easier access to more detailed information on what the …
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Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Mammals

12 Apr 2010
In: Research Methods, Tibet
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Sometimes project goals suggest particularly extensive travel – either driven by the need to have on the ground experience of a broad spectrum of geographies, …
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CA Exempt

29 Mar 2010
In: Design Inspiration, Malibu
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The exceptions to rules as a way of understanding the values, structure, authorities in a society.
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Isolation or Solitude?

25 Sep 2009
In: Today's Office, Topanga State Park
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One of the pleasures of moving to a new city is in understanding the nuanced commuting behaviours of its inhabitants. For all our immersive, shadowing …
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Car Blessing

02 Aug 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Kabul
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5 to 10 Afghanis will buy you and the occupants of your vehicle an impromptu smoke box blessing. Officially should be using incense – but …
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Behaviours Encouraged

26 Jan 2008
In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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Taxi drivers in Japan can work exceedingly long hours – and its not uncommon to find drivers asleep on the reclined seat, with the engine/heating/air-con …
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The Joy of (Soviet Era) UI

11 Dec 2007
In: Cultural Norms, Dushanbe
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