Some very readable slides on the differences between products and services. The author argues that products are more and more becoming "avatars" for digital services. I like that language.
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Why do all the talking heads insist that google will fail to connect people and thus not dominate or compete in this Facebook/Twitter fantasy universe in their heads?
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"Had a rough first try here when they opened. Had to leave because of lack of service. A few weeks later we noticed the food at some of the outdoor tables and had to give it another go. It delivered,…"
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"OH man.... The beignets.... oh the beignets.... they always steal the show... and justify the perpetually long weight outside. I need to start going on weekdays."
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"Oh MAN, longest wait of my life. We are talking levels of absurdity higher than anything I was prepared for. The food delivered though. I was astonished. Its some of my favorite sushi in the city, for…"
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"The combination of "stuff" in this store is deadly if your into the things they pedal. The staff could be complete A-holes, it could be up 4 floor walk up... I would still squeal like a school girl…"
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"I love APC, and when I first went to the SoHo store the idea of walking into a large room FULL of APC made my wallet herniate. Surprisingly I found that seeing it all in one place just didn't do it…"
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"Looking for that perfect hat to take you from "hasnt he already worn that flannel 2 days in a row?" to "My what a striking hat that gentleman is wearing!" ???? Arth will sort you out without breaking…"
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"Ziryab is a solid no hassle option on Divis. While it might not have the allure of Nopa, Bar Crudo, Alembic and other "hotspots" around the area its always delivered for me. Good service, good food,…"
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"One of my favorite shops in LA. Love the Generic Man / Surplus shoes and the thoughtful choices they made in the shops decor and what's for sale. Nice people too!"
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"I always want Nopa last minute on a friday after work or a lazy sunday at 6pm. Unfortunately walking in here last minute is a royal pain in the ass. Hovering at the bar or community table comes down…"
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"We are on the cusp of a significant trend in product design and design methodology, where the longstanding divide between physical and cognitive modes of interaction will disappear. What do I mean by this?"
- Justin Baum