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Innovation in Design: An Interview with Ulrich Schraudolph
Ulrich Schraudolph, co-founder of product development firm XentiQ, provides perspectives on the challenges facing the industrial design sector.
Seek your own philosophy for success
Instead of jumping on the next consulting fad, companies need to look within and develop their own way of life. Here are three things you need to consider to develop your own philosophy for success.
Fashion Glam: An Interview with Cheah Wei Chun
Award-winning creative director Cheah Wei Chun of Clanhouse, a fashion and design consultancy, talks about shaping fashion in Asia and his personal design philosophy.
Philosophy: The Korean Way
Korean national assembly member Dr. Suggon Kim shares his thoughts about the Yeosu World Expo 2012 and Korean philosophy on the ebb and flow of civilisation.
A place in history: Why building meaningful properties is essential to shaping Asia’s future
We often miss the opportunity to use architecture and urban planning to design our future. Here are a few ideas on how to develop properties that will contribute to a unique Asian identity.
Creating Places & Spaces: Interview with Tai Lee Siang
Tai Lee Siang, Managing Director of regional architectural practice Ong & Ong, shares his perspectives on architecture in Asia.
Peace on Earth: An Interview with Rev. Kyoichi Sugino
Rev. Kyoichi Sugino, Deputy Secretary General for Religions for Peace, shares his thoughts on peace-building.
Engineering Change: How Asian engineering firms can build effective brand cultures
For many engineers in Asia, organisational culture is a vague concept. It is hard to see and difficult to measure.
Evolving Design in China: An Interview with Wang Shaoqiang
Wang Shaoqiang, Founder and Chief Editor of Design 360° Magazine, Chief Executive of Sandu Media, the publisher for Asia Pacific Design Journal shares his insights into the evolution of design in China.
Driving meaningful change from the Arab Spring
Prof Dr M Din Syamsuddin, Chairman, Muhammadiyah and Indonesia Ulama Council Photo Credit: The Committee of Religious NGOs at the United Nations Prof Dr M Din Syamsuddin is one of Indonesia's most influential leaders. He leads Muhammadiyah, the second largest Islamic...
The Sophisticated Filipino Consumer: An Interview with Joseph Reyes
Joseph Reyes, General Manager of Ayala’s prime developments such as Bonifacio Global City, shares his thoughts on how Ayala remains the most innovative mall developer in the Philippines.
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