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Globalized Local Experiences
Where was this picture taken? Flat, oily slices of pizza, a cheap cup of soda, an old wooden table. You might be right if you guessed New York, but you’d be wrong: it’s Los Angeles. Westwood to be...
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Accessible
Clothing designed for ready access–above, a hip-ready cutlery and aprons with cash.
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Tools of the Trade
Tools of the trade at a local barber’s in Manila: an electric razor and a phone. The latter has replaced the owner’s landline phone to manage business, socialize, pass the time.
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Rosary Designs
Something I rarely see discussed in the design world is the role of new design in religion. How have Filipinos, quite often devout Catholics, adapted to the needs of modern life? Here are two...
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My Talk at co[LAB] Manila and Why the Philippines Rules Social Networking
Great afternoon helping kick off co[LAB] Manila’s new Spark Series, a series of talks and workshops designed to inspire Manila’s creative and entrepreneurial community. A bit of a homecoming for me,...
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JeepneED: A Mobile Science Lab and Internet Cafe
I always loved science labs. The beakers, the strange liquids, even the white aprons we would wear. I never pursued a career in chemical or biological science, but I continue to have an intellectual...
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Texting in the Philippines, Sustainable Design in Malaysia, and the Southeast...
Have a new photo essay in Design Observer this week. This time, I’m focused on Manila’s rich SMS/texting culture, and how that influences the design of storefronts, public space and even Starbucks...
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