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[ The Design Of Everyday Things ]

Extreme Recycling

Former WWII war machine, now peace loving tourist attraction for family and kids.

[ The Design Of Everyday Things ]

Motorized Bicycles have Product Identity Issues

Check out this brand new motorized bicycle. Looks like it has a major identity crisis. Is it a bicycle? A scooter? Cruiser? Motocross bike?
 
Lots of design opportunities to define an identity or design language for this hybrid product category.

[ The Design Of Everyday Things ]

Would you pay $28 for this mug?

I was pretty shocked at the price of this mug. The finish looks great, but for $28, I’m not so sure. You?

[ Talks and Presentations ]

Presentation on Personal Branding: How to be a (Fill in the Blank) Superstar?

I was invited to speak at a Bloggers only session called “Your Blog: How to Market your Blog like a Brand”. This little cozy get together was organized by Pat, Tania and Brian from Ogilvy’s Open Room home of the 360 Digital Influence Team.

I had an opportunity to be in the company of a number of great speakers including Jon YongFook, “The Dude” behind ToysREvil and Arti, a former journalist, from Ogilvy. All in all it was a great experience and nice to give back to the local blogging community.

[ Design News ]

A Brand New Beginning

Simple but Edgy is now Showing at Philips Design!

I have been invited and accepted a position at Philips Design Singapore as The Senior Design Manager in charge of the Home Cinema Sound, Home Video and Home Controller business portfolios. It is a design management position which finds me managing design programs for internal Philips clients.

I’m sure there will be many exciting times to come!




Design Sojourn Blog

My latest thoughts on Strategic Industrial Design




Objects of Desire

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