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Mostly about things I learned in the process of graphic design, web design and WordPress theme development to remember what, how and why I did it. I will try updating my posts whenever I have a new take. I also write in Japanese and about other things I find in daily life.
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It’s small, but cozy – micro-apartment in Japan
Is micro-apartments the next big thing? According to a CBS morning news report, the city of San Francisco changed the law for the minimum size of a rental apartment to 220 sq ft because of the lack of affordable housing. The reporter showed a brand new 295 sq ft micro apartment at $1,600 per month, which was…
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Washable and replaceable signs like taking off socks
Umeda Hospital is an obstetrics and gynecologist clinic in Japan who has washable sign system. All the signs are easily laundered and changed.
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Money is cute in Japan
“Cute” is probably one of the most used adjectives in Japan. Cute things are well accepted by all generation. In Japan, there is electric money called Waon.
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So many Dumb Ways to Die
I couldn’t help clicking replay button of this video several times. I don’t know; it’s just calming even though it’s telling me many Dumb Ways to Die.
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Watching my partner navigates a website on iPad
Watching my partner navigates a website on iPad was a good reminder of keeping my mind neutral and open for website usability.
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A relay helping an injured seagull on a busy street of Vancouver
When I was walking down the sidewalk to my car in Vancouver with my friend, we found a young injured seagull at the centerline of the street.
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Book launch reception on Salt Spring Island
We had a chance to attend a book launch reception of “Houses Made of Wood and Light” on the beautiful Salt Spring Island.
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Case Study – Logo Renewal Part 3 – Presentation and Final Logo
In the last two posts, I outlined the project and talked about the conceptualizing process. Today you’ll see our presentation process and the final logo.
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Case Study – Logo Renewal Part 2 – Brainstorming and Visualizing the Ideas
In the last post, I introduced the outline of our recent logo renewal project. Today I’ll be talking about our conceptualizing process.
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Case Study – Logo Renewal Part 1 – A Journey Begins
Logo renewal is not an easy task as it seems. This is a case study of a project to refresh an existing logo for a florist in Stephenville, Texas
