Assorted flava of random rants on design, games, photography, wanderlust, and anything geeky… —- Sufi. Traveller. Recovered game addict. —- For extra daily distraction, find me as @vnsavitri on Twitter and Instagram. —- ©vnsavitri - [Unless otherwise stated, all photos/contents are uniquely created by moi].Tumblr (3.0; @vnsavitri)http://designsansfrontieres.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4kduh8G0m1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Hello Tokyo. This busy intersection in Akihabara, near the Denkigai Exit in Yamanote line, reminds me of a scene in <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekkonkinkreet" target="_blank">Tekkonkinreet</a> manga by Taiyō Matsumoto. Set in a fictional city (which look almost like post apocalyptic Tokyo), the manga was later made into an anime directed by Michael Arias. Tekkonkinreet is a dark and cynical portrayal of friendship, betrayal, redemption and survival in the underworld. It’s saga of ‘us’ against the world. — And for those who knows Tokyo, Akihabara is the ultimate Otaku (geek) heaven. My particular favourite is, of course, the Gundam cafe. ‘Nuf said.</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/23721319750http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/23721319750Fri, 25 May 2012 07:59:00 +0200japananimetokyootakukawai Brilliant and inspiring insights on how we spent more and more time seeking virtual connections...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21669595327http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21669595327Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:47:39 +0200conversationalonetogetherpeople<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Alone-Together-Expect-Technology-Other/dp/0465010210/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335217068&sr=8-1">Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other</a>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21668969263http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21668969263Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:39:21 +0200alonetogetherconnectingconversationEngagementTheory<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2uuo0IuUZ1qdn1cro7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Hello again, world.</p> <p>After long absence from the blogosphere, I finally able to find the time to share some bit and pieces from my latest stint in Europe in the past two months. Okay, another reason is because the sunny blue sky that one usually enjoys in Santa Monica choose to desert me today.</p> <p>So enjoy these panoramic photos of <strong>Lago D’Orta</strong>, San Guilio, Northern Italy. These series were taken entirely using iPhone 4s with no filter. I decided not to bring my Leica in this trip and counting solely on the iPhone. I reckon, they ain’t too shabby of a pix, no?</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21536308235http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/21536308235Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:44:46 +0200italytravelhikinglago d'ortaphotographyiPhonewanderlust““I am interested in the future because I will spend the rest of my life...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/20245853403http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/20245853403Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:10:28 +0200strategybusinessstrategyberlinschoolEMBAI thought it might be appropriate to celebrate one of Germany&#8217;s most prolific designer, Dieter...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19052060857http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19052060857Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:09:00 +0100designberlingermanydieterrambraunapple For those who&#8217;s been wondering on the frequency of Berlin-related post flooding your tweeter...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19051083321http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19051083321Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:12:00 +0100BerlinberlinschoolGermanyStudyTwitterEMBAAdventure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Darth Vader<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Boba Fett<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Stormtrooper<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Yoda<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> C-3PO<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hzfnS2H81qzkrfxo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Padmé Amidala<br/><br/> <p><strong>Star Wars</strong> Identities Exhibition is simply effing fantastic!</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19050408805http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/19050408805Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:33:07 +0100Sorry for the long silent in the past few weeks, folks. It has been such a hectic start of the year....http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/18066155426http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/18066155426Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:44:18 +0100FFadventureberlinepicberlinberlinschool“You are not responsible for all the things that happen to you, but you are completely in...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/16261453448http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/16261453448Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:44:45 +0100lifegratefuljoyhappiness<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxwbjquOXG1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Afternoon walk along Victoria Harbour continued with BBQ on a boat…</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15946438404http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15946438404Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:43:02 +0100melbournesailingaustraliavictoriabbqtravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxb7t5hQk41qdn1cro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last summer lunch in Melbourne. Savouring the Aussie summer while it lasts…</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15332597307http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15332597307Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:59:17 +0100australiamelbournesummer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxa51vtiIk1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Mason and I pose for the camera while free-falling from 14.000ft at 220km/hr — Off the coast in the far horizon you can see the Blue Mountain. It was beautiful up there. — I’ve decided to skydive with my mate, Mason, to celebrate the passing of a dear friend. — Here’s to Zach, my dearest mate and my better-half. You will be missed, m’dear.</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15296265317http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15296265317Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:15:30 +0100australiasydneyskydivingadrenalinejunkieadventure<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx81mcU37S1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Mason and I did skydiving in Sydney today. It was F-Fantastic..! More action pix to come, just wait for it. Epic!</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15237809344http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15237809344Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:06:12 +0100sydneyskydivingadventureaustraliaView of Aussie Outback (kinda) from the slow train between Melbourne and Sydney #Australia...http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15130233428http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15130233428Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:10:10 +0100Happy 2011s from the future&#8230; #melbourne http://t.co/cGPMDUtjhttp://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15081711499http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15081711499Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:39:57 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx1pck2u4j1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>View of Melbourne at night from the bank of the Yarra River…</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15057315337http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15057315337Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:55:32 +0100australiasummermelbournetravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx0te049JZ1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Have a mind-blowing, inspiring and game-changing 2012! Wishing y’all the best from the sunny Australia…</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15026231126http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15026231126Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:25:12 +0100newyear2012happynewyearaustraliamelbourne2011sCirculated news: &#8220;2012 will merely be the 2011s,&#8221; analyst says. cc @MrCambierhttp://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15010400824http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/15010400824Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:05:12 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwuz2mx2LH1qdn1cro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Melbourne Museum at a glance…</p>http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/14857613334http://designsansfrontieres.com/post/14857613334Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:42:22 +0100melbourneaussieaustraliamuseumtravel