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Entries from April 2008

It’s All About Experience

April 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Advances in manufacturing technology and the global reach of the Internet have leveled the playing field in the product marketplace. It wasn’t long ago that time-to-market was two years, then 18 months, and then 12 months. Now, a competitor can knock off your “innovation” in six months or less. Many businesses understand that being “new” [...]

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Tags: Design

California trip

April 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I went on a business trip in the US, California, with two colleagues from 8 to 17 April. It was my first time in the US and the first thing that impressed me, when I arrived, was the high security procedure at the airport. The other things that impressed me were the delicious steaks, [...]

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Tags: Travel

Edushi.com / amazing pixel art maps

April 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Check out Edushi.com and view different Chinese cities in pixel art format. View Shanghai ! It is really fine detailed. Enjoy

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Tags: General

Is Unreasonable Design Arrogance Hurting The Profession?

April 4th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I’ve been honestly amazed at most designers’ lack of knowledge about rapid manufacturing techniques; especially since the technology opens up so many possibilities for the future of the design profession. I read all this stuff about “Design Thinking” and how “business needs to listen to (industrial) designers”, yet I don’t see much reason for them [...]

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Tags: Design