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Best Things in Life…Free Rice

Global An online survey conducted by America Online and Salary.com showed that U.S. workers say they squander over two hours a day at the workplace, with surfing the Web, socializing with co-workers and simply “spacing out”. Most U.S. companies assume

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Best Things in Life…Free Rice

Global An online survey conducted by America Online and Salary.com showed that U.S. workers say they squander over two hours a day at the workplace, with surfing the Web, socializing with co-workers and simply “spacing out”. Most U.S. companies assume

World Book Night 5th March 2011

The Book Giver

“World Book Night 2011 brings to mind the primeval act of story telling where fairy tales and folklores are often narrated to the habitants of a community, before the existence storybooks.”

World Book Night 5th March 2011

The Book Giver

“World Book Night 2011 brings to mind the primeval act of story telling where fairy tales and folklores are often narrated to the habitants of a community, before the existence storybooks.”

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Hey Taki You’re So Fine!

Ms Mizobuchi’s mastery as a highly engaging store assistant at Finger Marks, Kyoto deserves a mention…

Taki

Hey Taki You’re So Fine!

Ms Mizobuchi’s mastery as a highly engaging store assistant at Finger Marks, Kyoto deserves a mention…

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Artisanry in Japan

“Japanese artisanry extends beyond lacquered ware or pottery that most people are familiar with”

Artisanry Japan 01

Artisanry in Japan

“Japanese artisanry extends beyond lacquered ware or pottery that most people are familiar with”

Raw Color

Raw Appeal

The Netherlands/ Germany Christoph Brach & Daniera ter Haar, both graduates of Academy Eindhoven, established an design lab focusing on experiments and research on material and graphic design with the objective to build a visual language. We were particularly impressed

Raw Color

Raw Appeal

The Netherlands/ Germany Christoph Brach & Daniera ter Haar, both graduates of Academy Eindhoven, established an design lab focusing on experiments and research on material and graphic design with the objective to build a visual language. We were particularly impressed

Lugum: Set of disposable tableware by Kimming, Yap

Are You Being Served?

Milan/Singapore   I have a phobia for buffet-style dinner party and I always have to de-sensitize myself into organizing one. The main reason, believe it or not, is that it is never easy to find well-made, practical, and refine party

Lugum: Set of disposable tableware by Kimming, Yap

Are You Being Served?

Milan/Singapore   I have a phobia for buffet-style dinner party and I always have to de-sensitize myself into organizing one. The main reason, believe it or not, is that it is never easy to find well-made, practical, and refine party

Handwoven baskets from Sfera

Crafty Senses

Kyoto/Milan Kyoto-based design studio Sfera has opened a showroom in Milan. Sfera, a strong proponent of traditional Japanese handicraft, plans to use its Milan base as a lifestyle business consulting centre for European corporations. We are thrilled with this new

Handwoven baskets from Sfera

Crafty Senses

Kyoto/Milan Kyoto-based design studio Sfera has opened a showroom in Milan. Sfera, a strong proponent of traditional Japanese handicraft, plans to use its Milan base as a lifestyle business consulting centre for European corporations. We are thrilled with this new

Fai La Cosa Giusta (Do the Right Thing)

Fai La Cosa Giusta (Do the Right Thing) is an annual fair that features alternative solutions to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Fai La Cosa Giusta (Do the Right Thing)

Fai La Cosa Giusta (Do the Right Thing) is an annual fair that features alternative solutions to a more sustainable lifestyle.

Why Buy Local?

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

Why Buy Local?

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

Sprucing Up Retail Space During Slow Times

Make a walk-in customer feel that he/she can be included into your exclusive retail pad. Take time to inform customers of products that are unknown to them (sans condescension) and you shall win a valuable member to your aspired vente privèe

Sprucing Up Retail Space During Slow Times

Make a walk-in customer feel that he/she can be included into your exclusive retail pad. Take time to inform customers of products that are unknown to them (sans condescension) and you shall win a valuable member to your aspired vente privèe