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Monday, September 2, 2013
Destructive fishing techniques are common practice amongst the coastal populations of the Coral Triangle. The favoured methods are homemade fertiliser bombs and potassium cyanide, which have not only decimated reefs in the largest and most diverse marine bio-region in the world but have destroyed countless human lives as well.
Of all these communities, the Bajau Laut have perhaps suffered the most. The Bajau Laut are some of the last true marine nomads. An ethnic group of Malay origin, they have for centuries lived out their lives almost entirely at sea, plying a tract of ocean between Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. In the last few decades, many have been forced to settle permanently on land, but a dwindling number still call the ocean home, living on long boats known as lepa lepa. Traditionally, they fish with nets and lines and are expert free divers, going to improbable depths in search of pearls and sea cucumbers or to hunt with handmade spear guns.
Last of the Sea Nomads via James Morgan
Of all these communities, the Bajau Laut have perhaps suffered the most. The Bajau Laut are some of the last true marine nomads. An ethnic group of Malay origin, they have for centuries lived out their lives almost entirely at sea, plying a tract of ocean between Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. In the last few decades, many have been forced to settle permanently on land, but a dwindling number still call the ocean home, living on long boats known as lepa lepa. Traditionally, they fish with nets and lines and are expert free divers, going to improbable depths in search of pearls and sea cucumbers or to hunt with handmade spear guns.
Last of the Sea Nomads via James Morgan
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Emotional Design
"Highly skilled researchers, designers and creatives can leverage often-unconscious emotions in the development of products and brands. To do so, they must use interviewing methods from psychology and anthropology that delve into the unconscious thought of consumers elicit emotional response.
The role of design research is to help the designer understand the emotions sought by the consumer as well as the visual vocabulary that evokes the appropriate emotional response. It is important the designer understand that the emotional response and resonance of the target customer may be different than their own. Thus, the designer must embrace and design from an emotionally empathetic perspective, understanding and seeking what evokes the intended emotions for the target consumer within that category their culture."
via Studio FYNN
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
4 Ways Slow Design Will Make The Super-Fast World We Live In Better
VIA FASTCODESIGN
1. EASE IT UP.
Slow used to mean inefficient. Now that technology has become less of a limiting factor, “slow” has taken on a more nuanced meaning. In certain contexts, such as virus-scanning software or medical diagnostics, slow is a reassuring signal for thoroughness and reliability, whereas faster-than-expected processing rates are signs of inaccuracy or lack of thoroughness.
2. CONTROL THE TEMPO.
If you manipulate workflow tempo through a product’s UI, it can make for a more emotionally satisfying user experience. That’s because it brings a human sensibility into a fast-paced, digital context.
3. EMBRACE THE GRIND.
Sometimes, people want to take the harder route and invest valuable “elbow grease” in the activities they care about. There’s something about home-brewed beer and long-marinated steak that feels special precisely because of the effort they require.
The classic Chemex pour-over coffeemaker, a longtime design piece in the MOMA has seen a recent resurgence in popularity among Millennials. Though the product requires more effort than a Keurig or Nespresso machine, it offers a coffee brewing experience that feels meditative and deeply authentic in its simplicity. The process is evocative, a reminder of the way people made coffee before Starbucks and instant K-Cups appeared.
4. DESIGN OBJECTS THAT APPRECIATE OVER TIME.
While most consumer products inevitably deteriorate with use, others actually become better. Cast-iron cookware is a great example because continued use seasons it and protects it from future rust. Similarly, new Birkenstock sandals look identical to every other off-the-shelf pair. But after months of wear, those sandals have literally molded to the unique contours of the owner’s feet. “Smart” devices of tomorrow might learn to do the same.
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