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Culturally
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Senongo Akpem @senongo Hello!

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pixelfable.com

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We design for numerous cultures, whether we know it 
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A few cultural variables:

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High Context Low Context

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toji.or.jp

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y.qq.com

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rdio.com

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Collectivism Individualism

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etsy.com

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ຊԻ ݐલ

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High Power Distance Low Power Distance

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noahsark.com.ng

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Oscar Ruiz and publicis-mexico.com

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projects.newyorker.com/story/subway/

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vigilism.com vigilism.com

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Slow Messaging Fast Messaging

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Appropriation

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Yinka Shonibare

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Appropriating a culture that doesn’t exist… yet

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build cultural differences into 
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Research ! Language ! Place

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Research

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There’s a difference between understanding 
 an interface, 
 and accepting it. Carney

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The Bollywood Technique

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Language

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gooddesigncompany.com

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Which way is back?

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Guugu Yimithirr

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Place

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lostnigeria.com

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How does culture inform your creative process?

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Thank you! ! senongo.net @senongo @pixelfable