The Crew is going global! I recently took an amazing, all too short, work-related trip to Beijing. When I wasn't working (which was never) I was able to appreciate the beauty in the details of this very very very large city. It is truly a different world over there, literally on the other side of the planet. I was able to see the Bird's Nest and the Aquatics Center for the Summer Olympics; true architectural gems! The Forbidden City is ridden with gorgeous patterns, like none I have ever seen in the States or Europe. I became slightly obsessed with Chinese food packaging while there, as you might be able to tell from the slide show. The more colorful, the better; and totally in-your-face. I was on sensory-overload the entire trip, didn't know one word of mandarin (now I know 3), but I have returned feeling truly enlightened. And jet-lagged. Enjoy these tidbits of vibrant design in Beijing!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Found Across the Globe: Beijing
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Wow, this slideshow is great! I wish the package designs in the US were half as fun as the ones in Beijing- those are off. the. hook.
By the way, what are the three words you know in mandarin? "Hello," "goodbye," and "design"?
Wait! Are those ping pong players on that packaging?! A MAZ ING.
Love the pictures.
Is one of the words the Mandarin equivalent of Dramamine?
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES!!!!!! wow. All the colors and amazing packaging and patterns! love love love.
Dramamine, you done good. Make that company of yours send you to more places! Soon!
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