Design Inspiration

The Life Span of Objects

San Francisco: diamond drill bit
Bought a pack of diamond drill bits for going through rock and stone – experimenting with some detailing on the D3 design. The drill-bits came …



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17 Jul 2013

In: Studio D'radiodurans
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How People Wait

15 Jul 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Hong Kong
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Ping Pong Vend

An upfront stereotypical example of local Hong Kong norms – an old ping pong vending machine, shrine, and fabrics for sale.
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Route Master

03 Jul 2013

In: Tokyo
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One jet lagged night in Tokyo en route to HK. Ten years of living here, and this city continues to grow on me.
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The Little Van That Does

29 Jun 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Ojika
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Every country has its staple transport, something unpretentious that outside of cities keeps people and objects moving. For Japan its the 4WD Subaru Sambar and …
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Measured

29 Jun 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Yakushima
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The local reference points for metrics. “A nose” “20 hands” “A bottle”
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Perpendicular

29 Jun 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Mandalay
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The sight when you catch the 4am train out of Mandalay for Hsipaw.
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Consumer Literacy

28 Jun 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Mandalay
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Branding focussed on value, versus technology. And the assumptions consumers have associated with each of the technologies.
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Trouser Protectors

28 Jun 2013

In: Cultural Norms, Shanghai
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Nice riff off the arm protectors that are common in rural China: trouser protectors worn just over the ankle.
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Makeshift: Trade

24 Jun 2013

In: Kabul
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Congratulations to the Makeshift Team on Issue 6: Trade. There’s something about making the cover that brings on a smile.
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