Design Inspiration

Guide. Lines.

San Francisco: relational versus absolute
Rules. Guide-lines. How you see the world. How your vehicle and the services it is connected to see the world. What a parking space has seen. The stories it would …



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08 Oct 2012

In: Cultural Norms, San Francisco
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Object Authority

01 Oct 2012

In: Tokyo
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Very few static objects carry such authority. #1: they are a guide, not a rule. #2: become literate in one-handed use.
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Natural Fit

01 Oct 2012

In: Shibuya
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How a relatively garish brand fits into a more upscale retail environment. Somewhat surprised that they didn’t decide upon a Natural Lawson, instead of the …
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Information Architecture

01 Oct 2012

In: Vienna
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This is just on the right side of working, with a nice level of texture and detailing when you’re up close.
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Ticket Gate Experience

01 Oct 2012

In: Vienna
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It’s been a while since I’ve passed through Vienna, pleasantly surprised at the balance between the functional aspects of the airport such as the information …
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Roller

01 Oct 2012

In: Amsterdam, GRF
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Layout. Function.

29 Sep 2012

In: Shibuya
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Rounding out a week of elevatoresque posts this button positioning for full-bodied customers (up/down buttons above) and wheelchair access customers (up/down buttons below). Aside from …
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Primary/Secondary Cues

29 Sep 2012

In: Cultural Norms, Shibuya
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Positioning of the braille, relative to button. Unsure whether this is a demographic or a cultural norm. With the hand of ‘Mod.
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Prox’

27 Sep 2012

In: Shibuya
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Current proximity interaction norms, checkin’ out infra at the relatively new Hikarie building.
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Status Update

26 Sep 2012

In: Istanbul
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The services that are provided. The availability of those services. The dynamism of the status update.
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