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 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
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.
The Fastest Train in the World (Shinkansen)
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)
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
Simulated Urbanism: the Sincerest Form of Flattery. These are car-free utopias where you can experience walkable urban environments (unlike where you actually live).