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Norman Teague on rewriting Design History

Norman Teague
Norman Teague

In this short film, designer Norman Teague talks about his work, why representation matters, and the need of rewriting design history.

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Living in Germany: 10 myths about culture 

Culture in Germany: No shortage of orchestras
With 131 public orchestras employing 10,000 musicians, Germany has the densest musical landscape in the world. The country's orchestras range from a 12-member chamber ensemble in Prenzlau to the 185-member Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. Germany's oldest orchestra, in Kassel, has performed since 1503

Culture is one of the driving engines for German soft power. The federal and state governments invest more than 10 billion euros annually in cultural endeavors like youth theaters, music schools, chamber orchestras, renovations of historical buildings or museum expansions. That adds up to 123 euros per citizen – the cost of a mid-sized Ikea bookshelf […]

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Watch “Look, Listen, and Maybe Speak” at UX Poland

Look, Listen, and Maybe Speak
Look, Listen, and Maybe Speak

In this talk we will see examples of how empathy and awareness about cultural differences can help us communicate better at work and with friends and family.