Frisk has partnered with Takashi Murakami to create mint tablets. Blending art and commerce, these sculptures have been designed into edible art pieces. Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Consumer Behaviour’
Adventures in Japanese UI Design: Railway Information Systems
In this post we will look at railway information systems used by JR (Japan Rail), the largest operator of trains in Japan including the famous bullet train Shinkansen. Read more
Adventures in Japanese UI Design: Sharp Konbini Printers
This time we will look at the user interface design of a Sharp printer which you can find in some Japanese convenience stores like Lawson’s and FamilyMart. Read more
Adventures in Japanese UI design: Sushi Ordering System
A look at the UI (User Interface) of a Japanese conveyor belt Sushi ordering system. Read more
Adventures in Japanese UI design: Acure Drinks Vending Machine
The impressive UI (User Interface) of the Japanese Acure drinks vending machine. Read more
A Tiny Electric Car that can Resist Floods and Float on Water
One small Japanese venture company, FOMM, is looking at penetrating the Southeast Asian market by developing EVs that can withstand the flood disasters that plague the region – a heretofore unprecedented move. Read more
Everyday Usability in Japan (Part 3)
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series we looked at some of the intriguing aspects of the way people’s everyday lives are affected by design in Japan. Whether the result of a (…) Read more
Why Japanese Web Design Is So… Different
In the mind’s eye of many people Japan is a land of tranquil Zen gardens, serene temples, and exquisite tea ceremonies. Both traditional and contemporary Japanese architecture, books and magazines are the envy of (…) Read more
