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Wii Ad

Tokyo: Wii
25 Dec 2011

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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3D Scans

17 Dec 2011

In: Design Inspiration, Harajuku
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Micro RFID dots attached to feet, 3D foot scanner, recommended personalised shoe – it’s gotta be the ASICS Harajuku Store. Ta.
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SpeakEasy

04 Dec 2011

In: Research Methods, Tokyo
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Four transcription services: Cloudwords, Casting Words, Verbalink and Way With Words.
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Postal Bike

02 Dec 2011

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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Japanese postal bicycle, complete with short string ties tucked into the handlebars. Wonderful form.
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Mimic, Rote Learn, Evolve

25 Nov 2011

In: Future Perfect, Tokyo
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This photo may not seem like much – just another shot of Omotesando kiddies giving it the “niii”. Except that this was taken by my …
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A Shift From the Visual

24 Nov 2011



One of the perks this work is that you get to experience things a little off the beaten path – whether its remote vistas, …
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Geometry

23 Nov 2011

In: Cultural Norms, Daikanyama
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Camo Piaggio

23 Nov 2011

In: Design Inspiration, Omotesando
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The enduring nature of camouflage, here on a Piaggio scooter.
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Prickly Elegant

23 Nov 2011

In: Design Inspiration, Omotesando
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Gold spikes/pyramids on this window of an okura converted into a fashion retail outlet, Omotesandso. The difference between prickly architecture, such as these spikes and …
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School Dinner Truck

20 Nov 2011

In: Cultural Norms, Tokyo
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