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The Ice Cream Man Cometh

06 Aug 2008
In: Design Inspiration, Kabul
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What goes through your mind when you hear the jingle of an ice-cream van? Maybe it offers up the promise of summer – hanging out …
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Everyday Security Obsessed

23 Jul 2006
In: Cultural Norms,
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A metro-using Paulista shields his back pack by wearing a coat. Given all the security and theft stories both prior to and on arrival in Brazil …
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Early Mornings, Threatening Postures

16 Jul 2006
In: Kobrasol, Today's Office
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The research team has decamped to the coastal town of Kobrasol and for me at least the jetlag is a chance to experience the city …
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Context, Trust

13 Dec 2005
In: Chengdu, Today's Office
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Spent the afternoon wandering around Chengdu with an inspiring traveler. We knew the direction of the center of town so we headed in roughly the …
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Context, Risk & Consequences

25 Nov 2005
In: Bangalore
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This photo taken last year from a street market in Bangalore. For me it highlights the importance of context in understanding. Lets imagine you are wandering …
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Cellular Coverage & Exploratory Behaviour

23 Jul 2005
In: Design Inspiration, Mt. Fuji
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Txting from the summit of Mt Fuji. Despite, or perhaps because of being the tallest mountain in Japan – 3776 meters, someone decided to put base …
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