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Sabbatical

21 Dec 2013
In: Today's Office, Yading
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I’ve decided to take a 3+ month sabbatical from frog to kick-back, launch a few projects including a couple of books, take in some interesting …
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Helmet Styles

11 Jun 2013
In: Cultural Norms, Mandalay
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Also a surprising number of locals wearing “Wehrmacht” style motorbike helmets.
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Placeholder Queuing

14 Jul 2012
In: Cultural Norms, Kajo Keji
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At the waterpump outside Kajo Keji civil hospital.
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Value Added Services

10 Jun 2010
In: Almaty, Cultural Norms
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If there’s one thing that Kazakhstan’s second city does well it’s lounging around in cafes taking in the summer’s afternoon – with the cool breezes …
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Thoughts on Cloud Printing

Been thinking about this announcement by HP to add email addresses to a range of printers. You might think of this as a small thing, …
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How to Surive the Airport Taxi

If there’s one thing that is likely to raise the stress levels of the think-you’ve-seen-it-all-before business traveler it’s the taxi from the airport to the …
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10 Tips for International Relocation

China is now the fifth country I’ll feel comfortable calling home – after the UK, Germany, America and Japan, each time the process of relocating …
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Home and Castles II

19 Apr 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Tehran
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Been thinking a lot about social aspects of security systems recently, and cultures and contexts where its common to have a nightwatchman. Your neighbourhood has …
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The Freshness of Contact Information

19 Mar 2010
In: Design Inspiration
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The replacement cycle of sex-trade advertising in a public phone box in London. Compare to the Yellow Arrow sticker to what extent can we be …
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Service Advertising

15 Feb 2010
In: Cultural Norms, Handan
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An almost poetic level of advertising – next to each and every door in this housing estate. Mostly for sewage removal services. How long before …
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