Locations

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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Don’t Get Mad. Change the Rules.

Don’t get mad. Change the rules. The biggest frustration of using ZipCar is that the vehicle that you’ve booked has not been returned on time. Standing …
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Personal/Intern

01 Oct 2012

In: Future Perfect, San Francisco
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I’m looking for a SF based intern or interns to work a day+ a week on various personal exploratory side-projects and administrative tasks. Send a …
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Tky Blr

01 Oct 2012

In: Today's Office, Tokyo
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I’m not a fan of the 24-hours in a city dynamic especially a city as magnificent as Tokyo. Is it better to have nibbled on …
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Object Authority

01 Oct 2012

In: Design Inspiration, 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: Design Inspiration, 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: Design Inspiration, 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: Design Inspiration, 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: Design Inspiration, 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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