The Shinkansen is the world’s first high-speed rail system, with a running speed of 150–200 mph. Almost six decades since its inception, the Shinkansen remains unrivaled in terms of its reputation for speed, punctuality, and comfort; all while maintaining a flawless safety record.
Tim Chau's Articles
The Most Versatile Car in the World (Honda Element)
by Tim Chau | Design, Urbanism
The Honda Element is an incredibly versatile compact crossover produced in the US for model years 2003-2011. It is notable for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its flexible & spacious interior.
The {Simulated} Happiest Place on Earth
by Tim Chau | Culture, Life, Urbanism
Simulated Urbanism: the Sincerest Form of Flattery. These are car-free utopias where you can experience walkable urban environments (unlike where you actually live).
The Freedom and Equality of Safe Infrastructure
When Sharing the Road Became Russian Roulette. The negative effects of car dependency and the significant improvements to Safety and Equality in places that invest in walkable infrastructure.
The Most Practical Bicycle in the World (Mamachari)
by Tim Chau | Design, Urbanism
The mamachari (meaning “mom’s chariot”) is the most popular type of bicycle found in Japan and the Netherlands. It’s the perfect city bike that offers an upright position for a more ergonomic and comfortable ride.
The Relationship Between Empathy and Design
Exploring User Friction and Confusion to Lead a Better User Experience. One is a difficulty you experience, the other is when you experience an unknown.
Perfectionism: The Bane of the Designer
Learning When to Stop Pushing Pixels. This perfectionism is the love/hate relationship we often have as designers.
Asian American NPC
The Invisible Minority. Asians, who are often called the “model minority”, in actuality are more like the “invisible minority”
TV: High Definition for Life Definition
For many of us, TV is how we first discover and get a taste of what the outside world is like.
2020: Culture in the Time of Corona
by Tim Chau | Culture, Life, Travel
From an American Living Abroad in Vietnam. Culture is much more than a collective groups’ food or traditions. It’s how people see the world and each fellow human.
Ni-home: Country Road Leads to the City
A Look into the Future of Cities. Human migration is a practice as old as history. Like animals we are prone to migration.
Head-On Formosa
101 Problems, but a Boba Ain’t One. It turns out you learn a lot about yourself when you’re forced to adapt to a new country and climate.
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The Fastest Train in the World (Shinkansen)
by Tim Chau | Design, Urbanism
The Shinkansen is the world’s first high-speed rail system, with a running speed of 150–200 mph. Almost six decades since its inception, the Shinkansen remains unrivaled in terms of its reputation for speed, punctuality, and comfort; all while maintaining a flawless safety record.
The Most Versatile Car in the World (Honda Element)
by Tim Chau | Design, Urbanism
The Honda Element is an incredibly versatile compact crossover produced in the US for model years 2003-2011. It is notable for its boxy exterior styling with bi-parting side doors and its flexible & spacious interior.
The {Simulated} Happiest Place on Earth
by Tim Chau | Culture, Life, Urbanism
Simulated Urbanism: the Sincerest Form of Flattery. These are car-free utopias where you can experience walkable urban environments (unlike where you actually live).