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Wedding Rituals

Khiva: wedding_1
09 Dec 2007

In: Bukhara, Design Inspiration
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Ablutions

09 Dec 2007

In: Bukhara, Cultural Norms
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As you might expect from geography dominated by the desert, dust is an issue – making this afternoon’s visit to a local bath-house so compelling. …
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Things That Go Together

08 Dec 2007

In: Cultural Norms, Khiva
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Cigarettes and seeds are often sold together here in Uzbekistan. Both dry goods, and both where consumption is highly ritualised. The desire for designers/marketing to create …
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Display Norms

08 Dec 2007

In: Cultural Norms, Khiva
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A multitude of parked cars with their boot’s open in this Khiva marketplace – each one filled with still-flippin’ fresh fish.
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Taking (TV) Reception Seriously

08 Dec 2007

In: Cultural Norms, Khiva
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The perception of the anticipated reception strength based on the design of the antenna. The same for any communication device where signal strength is an issue.
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Freshness

08 Dec 2007

In: Design Inspiration, Khiva
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The extent to which the freshness of a product can be communicated by revealing what’s below the surface. The extent to which the process of …
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Longest Rig

08 Dec 2007

In: Design Inspiration
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Edible Mobile

08 Dec 2007

In: Bukhara, Design Inspiration
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Based on the design of the 1100 no less. From a local Bukhara grocery store.
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Airport Sushi

07 Dec 2007

In: Tashkent, Today's Office
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Slice of baguette, margarine and ikura served up in the domestic departure lounge. Breakfast by any other name.
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Particularly Fibered Glass

06 Dec 2007

In: Design Inspiration, Tashkent
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