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"Social networks were thought to be the way to outsource desire fabrication…"

November 9th, 2008 |  Published in Advertising, Marketing, Social media, Social networking

“…to consumers themselves. To some degree they will do so. But in this age of individuality it will be the ego-centric wish that will be the more powerful driver of demand. “If I can dream it, I can have it.” Wish-based consumables are ego-centric: they are about my impulses based on the pleasure principle.”

I like this post by Jokko, and I’m looking forward to seeing the visualization of this he plans to do. Read the full post here.

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I’m an interaction designer, information architect, strategist and creative lead, multi-skilled and versed in creative, strategy and technology. I’m also known as an electronic musician who has traveled the world from Tampere to Tokyo. I earned my experience as art director, concept designer and creative director in Scandinavia, praised for its award-hoarding digital agencies, then went on to work in the Middle East, the United States, and Canada. 

Currently, I work as Interaction Design Director at R/GA as well as a freelance interaction designer and information architect. My work has been awarded with national and international awards.


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