A Surprise Christmas
Having spent Christmas 2008 in China it seemed a bit of a pity to…
Year: 2009
Big Buddha in Ningbo
Yes, this is another post featuring a big Buddha but this time it’s in…
Can Success Be Designed?
It struck me the other day that most of the great internet companies and…
Green Hat a No-No
Lost in Hangzhou
Trying to Explain China
When meeting friends and family from home one of the first questions you’re asked…
Bloodthirsty Catholics
I’ve not done a film review in a long time and to be honest…
Waking Up in the Clouds
Left: Jinmao Tower (Grand Hyatt), Right: World Finance Center (Park Hyatt) I think I’m…
Life Jacket Vending Machine
Spotted on my way back from lunch today on the wall behind my office.…
Toilet User Interface Design
Ok, so you probably don’t read too many blog posts about toilets but stick…
Silk Production in Wuzhen
During my previous trip to Wuzhen (an ancient canal town near Shanghai), I was…
One Night in Hong Kong
This post should really be titled “One Day in Hong Kong” but it didn’t…