Salam. Have you noticed some people surfing internet and social networking at cafes for hours? But how if they are actually doing work from there? The cafe is their office?
During my study in IIUM, there was a Design Methodology class with Mr. Jazman. In the final project, we were assigned to present the concept of future office. That is when I’ve started my research on mobile office.
Among the few things that I still can remember about predicting the future working lifestyle is the usage of all-in-one product. Some of my colleague even propose a vehicle (imagine a caravan) with all the facilities you need at office such as printer, fax, copier, workstation etc.
Well, as my lecturer favourite line, ‘Future is Now’. I’ve stumbled upon this local website, OfficeKami which practices mobile office concept in their working lifestyle.
After four years since that class, I can see that people are heading towards that direction. Wireless technology is making everything mobile and it makes people work faster and becoming more productive.
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Business owners who have online catalogs are quick to discover, whether through research or trial-and-error, product library management plays a huge part in market success. There is no secret that if someone cannot navigate your site, they probably aren’t going to buy from you.
So, what is product library management? In essence, it is nothing more than product data management, only the product data is categorized and mapped into basically a usable virtual library.
This catalog library maps the products, matching them into specific categories and pairing them with their proper manufacturers. By doing this, the website can be designed to help the consumer find similar products that fall under the same category or same manufacturer.
Managing the product data allows content writers to use search engine optimization (SEO) to better market the product. Moreover, since the product data includes the product prices, by having them all entered into a database, price comparisons can be made available to consumers. By allowing consumers to compare similar products on your site, they are more likely to buy from that site, because they will feel they had the chance to make an informed decision. Read more »
Salam. Welcome back to the public transportation issue. Last time, I’ve discussed 10 things about KTM Komuter and in this entry, let me share on one important point, which is the new schedule or timetable.
When I want to buy the ticket, I picked up the pamphlet at the ticket counter. It is the timetable for the Komuter train service. So, while waiting for my train to arrive at the station, I try to read and understand the time table. This timetable is released on 1st November 2009.
The table is quite large and it has lots of numbers.
Luckily, Transitmy just released the new timetable for KTM Komuter on their website just in time before I’m going to write about this. Its kinda weird because the timetable is not available in KTMB website itself.
I don’t want to teach you how to read the table, but my main concern is only on my traveling time and the train. This is the time table for the Bank Negara station.
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Salam. Last week, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak has launched ‘Malaysia Inovatif 2010′ with the tagline, ‘Innovative Leadership for 1United, Innovative Malaysia.’
This is one of the historical moment for Malaysia in gearing towards the vision 2020, which is less than 10 years from now.
With the theme of ‘Celebrating Creativity’, which is quite inline with my blog’s tagline, ‘Innovating Creative Minds’, it is my hope to see Malaysia especially Malaysian can become creative and innovative nation in the world. Its time to show the world that Malaysia also can become as good as the Japan or even the European.
According the their website, Malaysia Inovatif portal, some activities will be organized including roadshows and exhibition throughout the year, which are:
- Northern region (Kangar, Perlis) : 27-28 February 2010
- Sabah (Keningau) : 24-25 April 2010
- East Coast (Kuala Terengganu) : 19-20 June 2010
- Southern region (Pagoh, Johor) : 7-8 August 2010
- Sarawak (Sibu) : 16-17 October 2010
- Central (Melaka) : 13-14 November
- Program Jiran Muda Sabah dan Sarawak : 17-18 June 2010
- Young Creative ASEAN Program : September 2010
- 1Malaysia Innovation Tournament : 21-30 August 2009 (Youtube)
- Festival Malaysia Inovatif : 24-27 November 2010
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First of all, I welcome and appreciate the idea of Selangor state government initiative in introducing ‘No Plastic Bag Day’ on every Saturday starting January 2010 in supermarket and participating premises.
This is truly the first step to educate the people to reduce the usage of plastic bag besides being eco-friendly nation. Its going to take some time before people can accept the green living concept. I hope KL will also participate in this campaign, but isn’t it better to make it everyday rather than Saturdays? During my study, we have been told to include the green concept in our design. I know its going to be a benchmark comparing with other products.
I also want to make my life greener as I want to start with 2010 as the year of green living lifestyle. For products design, there are lots of thing that we can apply to make it more eco-friendly. But how about the designer or an organisation? So, there have to be few action that I can follow.
1. Reduce the usage of air condition
That’s the use of Smart Saver and Timer of the aircond. I won’t be using air cond throughout the night. I will just set it for 1 hour, and the remaining, I’ll only use ceiling fan. Cooler temperature will consume more power, so I’ll just set the aircond above 24-26 celcius.
2. Use both side of paper, for print or scribbles
I have a lot of papers in my room and I will not trash them away unless both side has fully occupied/scribbled. Even for printing purpose, for draft whatsoever, there’s no harm for printing on both side.
3. Switch off computer whenever leaving the room
I use to have the habit like leaving the computer on or in standby mode. If I leave the room for lunch or dinner, I’ll make sure to turn it off.
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Salam. Since the launch of 1Malaysia in June 2009, it has become such a phenomenon in Malaysia.
The government together with local companies and GLCs had promoted the concept especially during the month of independence with their own version of 1Malaysia logo. In this entry, I just want to share two example of 1Malaysia as an architectural concept.
Guard house
This photo was submitted to Thumbnails at The Star newspaper on 13th January 2010. I’m not sure where the exact place of this guard house. This is a direct design imitation yet it is a creative approach.
Pangkor Island jetty
Recently when I went to Pangkor Island in Perak, I’ve noticed this new landmark at the jetty. I’m not sure what kind of structure it is, maybe it is a biggest signage in Pangkor. It has the word ‘Pangkor’ on the side of the structure, so that visitors and tourist can see it from distance while on the ferry. The structure was there even before the launching of 1Malaysia. With the aid of Photoshop, here’s what it may looks like after the jump. Read more »
Salam and welcome to my blog. I’m Adlan Khalidi, a motion graphic designer cum advertiser by profession. Loves good product design and interface design. I blog about design and its relation with Islam. Contact me for freelance design service. Thanks for dropping by. Don’t forget to subscribe to my feed. Thank you.
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