With Chinese year having just passed I thought I would highlight some key cultural differences between China and the west, notably where I am from (The UK). Whilst you might be wondering what this has to do with Product Design, we as a team invariably are influenced by our surroundings.
These are a collection of photographs that I have taken that highlight some cultural differences and inspiration we derive from living in such a fun country. Where do you derive most of your inspiration?
These are a collection of photographs that I have taken that highlight some cultural differences and inspiration we derive from living in such a fun country. Where do you derive most of your inspiration?
- A cat with tiny new-born kittens playing at our feet in a restaurant
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/82124e8506c9bde13b423aca6f63a98b/tumblr_inline_mznacuqnzW1s56tpk.jpg)
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/fb2bd269f7227f36be16950f54f719fd/tumblr_inline_mznadpFrPY1s56tpk.jpg)
2. Wild chickens just hanging about
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/f8f332cff0cd1a88a85d23cb7ce5212b/tumblr_inline_mznan6vk0q1s56tpk.jpg)
3. Dried meat hanging up wherever there is space
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/5e7e7e4317d4bde1b646474eb654d1a3/tumblr_inline_mznahmFMtr1s56tpk.jpg)
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/3349939fea0f7042d98ccb6e044f74cc/tumblr_inline_mznaouXw1R1s56tpk.jpg)
4. Dogs dressed up in full outfits(dont forget shoes!)
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/d0f5ef72dd9bd30a587cc70c8b848eea/tumblr_inline_mzncgevWia1s56tpk.jpg)
5. Small children walking around alone with no parent in sight
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/6f69a8da14d43fdccf3158dc4f6f8b5b/tumblr_inline_mznajiUuef1s56tpk.jpg)
6. A man that makes balloon rucksacks
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/d6cd48b1077161198234a16d32fe782e/tumblr_inline_mzncmnHNex1s56tpk.jpg)
7. People wearing funny t-shirts, bad translations, and humorous signposts because English her can be limited
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/64a81beede613f2bace86934c3362626/tumblr_inline_mzncoflGrv1s56tpk.jpg)
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/11188fe74f5623d00cefe8d23f56c3e0/tumblr_inline_mzncp9TXDz1s56tpk.jpg)
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/00b1574abb8e80a720f9261309cdbde3/tumblr_inline_mzncpe8hVt1s56tpk.jpg)
8. Cities made of almost identical buildings
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/db32b7fd53090e385a18887f35e93e80/tumblr_inline_mzncqc8Lqh1s56tpk.jpg)
9. Animals being killed and cut open on the streets to highlight how fresh the meat is
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/fa0e2597b991f54dee59966dfb6d5a0a/tumblr_inline_mzncviYmOF1s56tpk.jpg)
10. A lady in a wedding dress on the front of a duvet cover selling ‘Milk Skin Guilt’
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/305f255b919a5a8050f8d778b061d0f1/tumblr_inline_mznd3ablPB1s56tpk.jpg)
11. Designated toilet cubicles that are just a few tiles and a hole
![image](https://31.media.tumblr.com/fa0eeb7620df2048eff798d9b2bacbc3/tumblr_inline_mznd5a7ugY1s56tpk.jpg)