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!
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Ren Min Park, Shanghai, China
August 4, 2008 04:50 PM
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In Shanghai, parents gather in Ren Min Park on weekends to play matchmaker for their adult children. Parents start by casually chatting with one another, and in the case of shared interests, will exchange contact information and schedule meeting times for their kids.
One Precious Child
Beijing, China
July 12, 2008 04:51 PM
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In China, an only child is the center of the family and is a key factor in purchasing decisions. Parents and grandparents usually live prudently, spending most of their money on members of the youngest generation.
united kingdom (12)
india (11)
china (8)
korea (8)
london (7)
california (5)
kids (5)
public transit (4)
graffiti (4)
art (4)
tokyo (4)
japan (4)
germany (4)
seoul (4)
airport (4)
vietnam (3)
brazil (3)
photograph (2)
sweden (2)
san francisco (2)
Naughty Parent
Frankfurt Airport, Germany
June 17, 2008 02:47 PM
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There are few places to sit and relax in the Frankfurt airport. To pass time, a father played with his son in a staff cart while taking pictures using his mobile phone.
Mall of America
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 16, 2008 02:46 PM
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Minnesota’s long, cold winters make it almost a reasonable idea to combine a shopping mall and an amusement park under the same roof. It certainly may help when trying to convince kids to go shopping.
Batch Healthcare
Arusha, Tanzania
March 8, 2008 08:13 PM
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Our team witnessed unique processes that have been adopted in resource-limited Tanzania. The busiest section of this open-air clinic is the waiting patio for immunizations, where mothers and their infants, in batches of six, enter a room with a single nurse.
