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One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.
Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.
... See moreThe Liminality of Landfills
Landfills are physically liminal because they are spaces of transition, occupying a threshold between former and future uses. The land itself is in an unstable, transitory state, with decomposing waste causing the ground to settle and shift. This makes it unfit for most construction for decades, a physical manifestation
... See moreThe Liminality of Waste more Generally
Waste is a socially and culturally constructed idea shaped by human perceptions of value.
• It is defined by what we no longer want or find useful, such as outdated electronics or food scraps.
• This perception is influenced by consumer culture, convenience, and a desire for novelty.
• Factors like the "out of
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Segment 2: How Are Semiconductors Made?
So, how are semiconductors made? It’s a blend of cutting-edge science and impressive industrial precision—a mix of chemistry, physics, and engineering that brings together expertise from around the world.
It all starts with silicon, one of the most abundant elements on Earth. Silicon is extracted from quartz
... See moreZerodha • Who Controls the Chips, Controls the World
Landscape architects are increasingly embracing desire lines from the outset, allowing desire lines to emerge in parks and campuses over a period of many months, and then paving the lines to make permanent walkways. The approach is certainly preferable to the more common alternative: Attempt to predict how people will navigate a landscape, render
... See moreWilliam Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill Butler • Universal Principles of Design, Revised and Updated: 125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design
In fact, this impatience in dealing with frustration is the primary reason that most people fail to achieve their goals. Unreasonable expectations timewise, resulting in unnecessary frustration, due to a perceived feeling of failure. Achieving the extraordinary is not a linear process.
The secret is to show up, do the work, and go home.
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Least Resistance: How Desire Paths Can Lead to Better Design - 99% Invisible
Kurt Kohlstedt99percentinvisible.org