Defining Oriental Part 1

Nov
15

This is a New York Times article (ironically named “Demolishing Stereotypes”) explaining why Korean-American actor John Cho is not Chinese, but “Asian-American”

“The Oriental” is a gross oversimplifying of Asian and Asian-American cultures which quite often leads to the confusion of completely distinct and unique identities. This extends back several hundred years when any imported good from Asia, or even faux-chonoiserie was given the title of “Oriental,” to be more marketable to a society obsessed with manifest destiny.

See the review.

Under: APA issues

Human Nature

Nov
15

People are individualized by the situation in which they are born into;

In other words, when things are wildly homogenized, people tend to look what’s ”wrong” with things, more often than what’s “great” about them.

How do we differentiate our designs by our own deviances (differences)?

Under: design issues, social commentary

Another Youtube Standout

Nov
14

Very creative use of music, stop-motion and creativity proving once again that imagination can indeed be more of an asset than flashy and expensive production.

Here’s the Youtube link, it’s worth it.

Under: design issues, misc

$750 Million +

Nov
2

After spending $750 million to research and develop the Mach 3, Gillette has upped the ante on Schick’s Quattro by adding two more blades to their top of the line “shaving system.“

In the spirit of achievement, I offer you three products that can save more money, time, and even our very lives….

Mega-DVD, with 100% more storage.

The Tempest, with 25% more traction.

Synergy, with 100% writing efficiency.

Any industrial design companies willing to hire, send e-mails!

Under: design issues, subvertisements