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Local Delivery, Global Organisations

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How to avoid drowning the tea-bag, from a back-of Shibuya cafe.



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16 Mar 2008

In: Design Inspiration, Tokyo
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Location Marker

16 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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Accidents Happen

16 Mar 2008

In: Shinagawa, Today's Office
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There’s always a slight frisson from spending a night in a hotel in your home city. Arrive at reception with no luggage aside from a …
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How to synchronise questionnaire data and photos when you’re conducting street surveys? Number and then take a photo of the questionnaire prior to taking the …
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Personal Chaperone

09 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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Not Bikes

09 Mar 2008

In: Design Inspiration, Shimo Kitazawa
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The Business of Convenience

09 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Higashi Yama
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Continuing along the lines of the infrastructure and services you can take for granted – this AM/PM convenience stores has started offering regular clothes washing …
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Zero Dead / 22 Injured

09 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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The number of deaths and injuries today/yesterday on Tokyo’s roads – commonly found posted outside koban – the community police boxes.
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Hearts, Minds, Wallets

09 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Daikanyama
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In the battle for a presence in your wallet this prepaid card does well by maintaining an ultra-slimmed down credit card form factor. 4,000 Yen …
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Personal Supply Chains / Trust

08 Mar 2008

In: Cultural Norms, Sangenjaya
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The black cat logo of the Kuro Neko Yamato delivery company. A compelling feature of their service is the ability to drop off and pick …
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