Bianca Aguilar
There needs to be a mindful approach in treating languages. In addition to translating word by word, there is a need to understand the local nuance of the words in a specific context.
from Inclusive design in Southeast Asia by Project Lima
“Digital universalism ” is the pervasive but mistaken framework shaping global imaginaries around the digital that presumes that a single, universal narrative propelled by “centres” of innovation can accurately represent the forms of digital development unde
rway across the globe today.
from Networking Peripheries: Technological Futures and the Myth of Digital Universalism by Anita Say Chan
- We should be chefs when it comes to career-path-carving (a.k.a. reason from first principles). This is because of the following: (1) it takes up a significant chunk of our lives, (2) it plays a big role in determining the quality of our lives, (3) it serves as our primary mode of impact-making, and (4) it also serves as our primary identity.
A chef ... See morefrom How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You) by end meta
The Southeast Asian countries might be at the last ripple of the digitalization wave that makes them get the latest awareness on digital solutions.
from Inclusive design in Southeast Asia by Project Lima
Religious practices or norms could be a barrier or opportunity if implemented correctly, for digital products. It is unwise to simply replicate and expand services or products to countries with strong religious beliefs without considering the values.
from Inclusive design in Southeast Asia by Project Lima
- Colonialism (Colonization)
Having covered those misconceptions, I would like to speak about the undeniable influence of colonialism. Africa has been colonialized by many countries, most notably: Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, and England.
Colonialism results in, among other things, cultural and behavioral transfer. The slave t
... See morefrom Big Picture: The State of Web Design in Africa by Henri Lotin
Hui said that the point of the project is not just an exercise in aesthetics, but an attempt to “decolonize” Chinese type. He intends to take it back to its roots before the influence of Japanese designers, and to free it from the cultural gravity of the mainland, where even typefaces come under the purview of the state. His research and dedicatio
... See morefrom Revolutionary type: Meet the designer decolonizing Chinese fonts by Brian Ng
Southeast Asia is one of the most challenging markets and designing for inclusivity is even more difficult due to the unique and diverse demographic, culture and behaviour .
from Inclusive design in Southeast Asia by Project Lima