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  • Accelerating Innovation, Mobility, Scenarios & Futures, Strategic Foresight, iphone, research

    Is iPhone Lust Global?

    05.15.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 2 Comments

    While recently in India, Dina and I explored the iPhone factor. We saw it in the wild (eg. people using them) and talked to 18 to 24 year old leading-edge mobile users in Mumbai. We were both left a little shocked! While focus groups aren’t statistical research and Mumbai is hardly an Apple stronghold; the [...]

    While recently in India, Dina and I explored the iPhone factor. We saw it in the wild (eg. people using them) and talked to 18 to 24 year old leading-edge mobile users in Mumbai. We were both left a little shocked! While focus groups aren’t statistical research and Mumbai is hardly an Apple stronghold; [...]

  • Accelerating Innovation, Mobility, research

    Prince A950 — My China Phone - Think Different

    05.07.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 11 Comments

    I’m sure many will ask me why buy the “China Phone” hadn’t I seen enough? Will you ever use one? The answer is simple. It’s a learning sample, an artifact to share, and something I can get a physical reaction and response to from others. Plus it cost me just over $100. And you can [...]

    I’m sure many will ask me why buy the “China Phone” hadn’t I seen enough? Will you ever use one? The answer is simple. It’s a learning sample, an artifact to share, and something I can get a physical reaction and response to from others. Plus it cost me just over $100. And you can [...]

  • Accelerating Innovation, research

    The Emerging Indian Middle Class

    05.03.08 | Stuart | Permalink | 4 Comments

    I made my first visit to the Dharavi Slum yesterday. Often described as Asia’s largest slum it remains central to Mumbai’s development and thriving economy. I have a few stories and themes that I want to weave together.

    I cannot help having the stark contrast in mind when we define the US middle class. Recently the [...]

    I made my first visit to the Dharavi Slum yesterday. Often described as Asia’s largest slum it remains central to Mumbai’s development and thriving economy. I have a few stories and themes that I want to weave together.

    I cannot help having the stark contrast in mind when we define the US middle class. Recently the [...]