“ New Zealand as a nation has made a commitment to sustainability. The government wants New Zealand to become a world leader of smart, innovative responses to environmental issues and we are working with business on how to achieve this. ”
Scoop: Integrating sustainability into business decisions
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“for starters, each unique user generates over 60 page impressions per day, not to mention the application has one of the longest average user lifespans we’ve ever seen on Facebook.
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“ Finally, if designers are going to be successful, then our contribution must be measured. If we are to be accountable (and I think we should want to be), then we need responsibility. Handing off…not necessarily creating…but clearly articulating and then handing off your strategy to a designer is how you give them responsibility, not whatever responsibility comes from making something “look good”. Designers need a place at the strategy table because their work depends on and is a direct result of it. If it’s not already, realizing the business strategy of the organization in an interface should be the designer’s primary job description. ”
How does Strategy affect Design? - Bokardo
“ The government’s harsh treatment of potential dissenters not only demonstrates the seriousness of its fears about social unrest, but it also suggests that the regime will continue to prioritise domestic stability over its international image. So it’s hardly surprising that in political terms the Olympics were more of a success at home than abroad. If the Games have underlined China’s burgeoning power and dynamism, they have also highlighted the gulf in political values between China and the world’s democracies. As a result, the Beijing Games will be remembered not only as an unprecedentedly impressive spectacle, but also as a controversial event that failed fully to dispel international apprehension about China’s rise. ”
Games over | Economist.com
“ Consider the aluminum contour bottle, first introduced in 2005 and released again in a limited edition set of eight created by Chinese designers as part of the company’s Olympics marketing. From a branding perspective, it is a sexy update of the classic glass bottle that feels more modern but is less expensive to produce. From a user experience perspective, the can feels colder than a bottle and also has a re-sealable cap. And from a sustainability perspective, the aluminum bottle is manufactured using recycled material and is itself recyclable. Similarly, a new family of sleek, sculptural coolers gives the brand a bold presence, but also boasts a more ergonomic door handle, LED lighting, and other technologies that reduce energy usage by 30% to 40%. ”
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