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The Curious Case of Mindful Japanese Design
Although I’m not a design professional, Japanese designs always fascinate me every time I visit the country. If you are into Design Thinking, you should be curious about their ways of approaching everyday problems. This beautiful country is filled with designs that may seem odd to outsiders. As a starter, the placement of the ticketing…
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The Curious Case of Cardless ATM Cash Withdrawal
Do you still need to get cash from an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)? In a world of electronic payments, the need for using cash is getting less and less. But occasionally, you may still need to get some cash from an ATM. The invention of ATM really brings a lot of convenience to our lives…
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Design Thinking Zombies
Design Thinking is a good thing. It facilitates the business community toward more diversified and human-centered problem-solving. However, the rise of DT also brings the risks of people chasing the trend without really seriously learning the content. I call these people Design Thinking Zombies, or DT Zombies for short. They are DT enthusiasts but stay at…
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Design Thinking – Love or Hate?
In the past few weeks, I met a few friends and associates, and the topic coincidentally fell on Design Thinking and all the way down the rabbit hole. The post is a recount and expansion of my very personal opinion from these Design Thinking conversations. If it offends you, you’re welcome. Why Design Thinking Impressed…