At any given time, there are 15 to 20 IDEO teams in the field doing research for projects. We are a naturally curious bunch, and tend to collect quite a few artifacts from our trips. In addition to interesting foods, new turns of phrase, and the occasional non-contagious skin disease, we take photos of interesting things in the places we are.
When we see something remarkable, we capture it to show our fellow IDEOers at home in the studio. Now we are sharing some of our blink-worthy images with you. Enjoy!
Twins of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
September 22, 2008 05:06 PM
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One of the most popular fashion styles in Tokyo is Lolita, sweet and sexy, Victorian-inspired clothing that originated with anime and manga heroines. These women in the Shibuya district – friends probably on their way to work – are dressed in a toned-down version of the Lolita. Still, you can see a charming childlike style – Barbie meets Little Bo Peep.
Fun in Fake France
Orlando, Florida
September 18, 2008 02:09 PM
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A youngster visiting Florida’s Walt Disney World at Epcot rests on a bench in pseudo France, where all the workers are either from France or children of French immigrants.
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london (7)
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japan (4)
germany (4)
seoul (4)
airport (4)
public transit (4)
vietnam (3)
brazil (3)
sao paulo (2)
pollution (2)
color (2)
Pick a door in Dubai
Dubai City, Dubai
September 17, 2008 08:53 AM
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Inside the Burj al Arab ("Tower of Arabs"), a 1,053-foot luxury hotel in Dubai, there are 202 suites. Austere albeit colorful doors belie roomfuls of gold, ornaments, and mirrors (including above the beds).
Biarritz skips play today
September 16, 2008 10:00 AM
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It’s vacation time in Biarritz, France, and the thermometer is at 87 degrees Farhenheit. Still, there are some rules to follow in this seaside town along the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast.
From water to wine
September 11, 2008 03:28 PM
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Here’s a bottle of local-produced wine purchased from the mini-market in Elafonisi, Crete, Greece. Yes, it’s packaged in a recycled water bottle. Cheers!
Street festival
London, England
September 4, 2008 05:00 PM
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Cultures collide at a street festival in Notting Hill.