Best Ishak Podcasts (2024)

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EP108: When Faith Becomes Your Source of Strength (with Anis Suraya) 23:38

3h ago23:38

23:38

Inspiration | "Sometimes it's the little things that impact you in big ways."In this episode, we get to exchange experiences and reflections with the one and only Anis Suraya (@theanismanis) who is currently based in London. As a content creator and digital marketing specialist, she sheds light on the importance of drawing inspiration from our envi…

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EP107: Am I a Bad Person or a Work in Progress? 16:56

3h ago16:56

16:56

Answering Anonymous Questions... "I have been tested with many trials lately and I know Allah swt test those they love. I have done things that I am not proud of and have been doing more Tawbah but I am starting to wonder am I a bad person? I am trying to be better." ____________ Life’s trials and tribulations often lead us to moments of self-refle…

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#35 - Housing a nation: The history of urban redevelopment in Singapore (with Loh Kah Seng) 38:03

7h ago38:03

38:03

The Singapore Heritage Fest this year celebrates our nation's rich built heritage. One of the most striking examples of this are the public housing estates which dominate Singapore’s urban landscape. How did we remake the island’s colonial era urban spaces into Singapore’s earliest HDB estates? How did rehousing Singaporeans change our lifestyles a…

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EP106: Nourish the Spiritual Self for Your Wellbeing (with Humairah Jamil) 34:40

3h ago34:40

34:40

Inspiration | "Nourishing your spiritual self is essential to your wellbeing."In this episode, we delve into the thought process behind Humairah Jamil's (@thebookjacket) book reviews on her account, as well as the birth of her published book. As an author, she discusses the human yearning to make sense of things, making an impact through our action…

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EP. 42 SHATTERING LIMITATIONS FT. STEVE HALL 52:45

1M ago52:45

52:45

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of hosting @stevehall from Revive Stronger. I’ve been in the industry close to a decade now and Steve is one of the first people to had started a podcast with a bodybuilding exercise science focus. . Not only has he played an important role when it comes to facilitating conversations betwee…

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#34 - From Imperial to Singaporean: The history of animals in Singapore (with Timothy Barnard) 34:00

14d ago34:00

34:00

When we study and discuss history in Singapore, we usually focus on the social and political history of this country. However, the people’s relationship with this island’s natural environment also tells a rich story of its own. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Timothy Barnard from the National University of Singapore about his new edited book…

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EP 41. MYO REPS, HYPE? OR HYPERTROPHIC? 55:11

1M ago55:11

55:11

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with @borgefagreli who is the creator of Myo-Reps . Myo Reps is a hybrid of rest pause and cluster set training. Just like the variety of different training techniques we can implement, it is another tool in the toolbox and as we know there are many ways to Rome. . We touch on h…

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EP105: Beware of What Distances the Heart from Allah swt (with Ustazah Maria Mohd) 22:50

1M ago22:50

22:50

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to be mindful of what is healthy and unhealthy for the heart. ✨In this episode, Ustazah Maria Mohd (@mahabbahmaria) will accompany our exploration into the depths of the heart. We will discuss about matters that brings our hearts closer to Allah swt, all tha…

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EP104: To be Humble before Allah swt in all ways, Always (with Ustazah Zahratur Rofiqah) 22:22

1M ago22:22

22:22

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to practice humbleness and humility in our lives. ✨In this episode, Ustazah Zahratur Rofiqah (@azzuhaiirah) will bring us on a journey to discover the depths of why humility is not just desirable but essential on our journey towards Allah swt. Through her in…

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EP103: I Wish to be Amongst those who You Love (with Ustazah Syariati Sulaiman) 19:50

1M ago19:50

19:50

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to embody the traits that Allah swt loves. ✨In this episode, Ustazah Syariati (@syariatisulaiman) shares about the many traits that Allah swt loves as mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. From patience to repentance and purification, one can begin to take the …

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EP. 40 WORLD CHAMPION STATE OF MIND FT. DIRK EMMERICH 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I am joined by the WNBF Lightweight World Champion @dirkemmerich . We spoke about a variety of topics that range from Dirks origin and passion for bodybuilding, recap of his competition seasons, the dynamic between him and his coach @nunez3dmj, and finally his current endeavors to defend his title this year..…

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EP102: Choosing what Allah swt Loves over what I Love (with Ustazah Unaisah Adam) 16:41

1M ago16:41

16:41

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to start choosing what Allah swt loves over what we love. ✨In this episode, Ustazah Unaisah shares about the importance of choosing what Allah swt loves. Reality is, it can be challenging when our choices do not fit the mould of what Allah swt wants for us. …

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EP101: Truly the Favours of Allah swt upon us are Plenty (with Sarah Afeefah Ishak) 18:17

2M ago18:17

18:17

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to be grateful for the favours that Allah swt has blessed us with. ✨In this episode, Sarah Afeefah Ishak (@withlovesarah__) shares her reflections on the many blessings in life that many continue to overlook. From our beating heart to the hands we use to hug…

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EP100: Contemplate over His Beautiful Names and Attributes (with Iman Zulhakeem) 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to contemplate over the beautiful 99 names of Allah swt. ✨In this episode, Iman Zulhakeem (my brother) and I will bring you through our discussion exploring the perfect names of Allah swt. We shared some of our favourite ones and how they best resonate with …

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EP099: May the Tongue, Heart and Limbs Always Remember (with Ustazah Hidayah Roslee) 19:53

2M ago19:53

19:53

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to practice much remembrance in Allah swt. ✨In this episode, Ustazah Hidayah Roslee (@hdyhrslee) shares her reflections on how the remembrance of Allah swt can be done through the tongue, heart, and limbs. She sheds light on one of the most important concept…

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EP098: Drawing Closer to Allah swt Through Worship 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to level up our worship with much purpose. ✨ Have you ever heard of the term 'Rabbaniyyun'? In this episode, we will explore the definition of worship and its relation to this important term. By reflecting on the essence of worship, we can cultivate a deeper…

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EP. 39 DR. OLIVEIRA DE SOUZA CHALLENGING THE HYPE ON HYPERTROPHY RESEARCH 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting with the infamous @dreduarodesouza , he has over 80 publications on research gate and has been at the forefront of exercise science research for longer than a decade. . In the episode we speak about a variety of topics that range from his opposing perspective to longer muscle le…

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EP097: Seeking the Love of Allah swt with the Quran (with Ustazah Az-zahroh Effendi) 25:55

2M ago25:55

25:55

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to build a close relationship with the Quran. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Az-zahroh Effendi (@azzahroh.e) sheds light on the importance of making the Quran the centre of our lives. Taking over @ngaji.sg from her father, Ustaz Effendi, it adds significant weig…

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EP. 38 LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES FT. AJ MORRIS 58:18

3M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode of anabolic radio I’m joined by @ajmorris where we spoke about a variety of topics that range from his recent injury, future contest prep, to insights about both our coaching practices. . One thing you will find in this episode, a wealth of knowledge that has been gained by learning through experience. The most valuable teacher we h…

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EP. 37 A COMPETITIVE EDGE - DR. ERIC HELMS 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Know your limits . A mature athlete is someone who knows their limits, accepts them, and understands they can still improve on them. . An imposter is delusional to the fact they have limits and eventually their inflexible approach will be the end of them. . This is just one of the many topics of conversation in the latest episode of Anabolic Radio …

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#33 - Temple Tracks: The history of Indian labourers in the Malayan Railways (with Vineeta Sinha) 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

When we think about the history of Indians in British Malaya, their work in the rubber estates usually comes to mind first. But Indians also helped construct, operate and maintain the Malayan Railways that stretched across the peninsula and connected Singapore as well. Along with the tracks came numerous Hindu temples and shrines that shaped Malaya…

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EP096: The Power of Gratitude- Finding Strength and Perspective In Trying Times 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

Often, we become blinded to what we have when we experience our most trying times. One may feel like being in the dark, where the only thing visible is what we are struggling with. In this episode, we will explore the depths of gratitude and understand how it can change our perspectives as we navigate through our challenges. We all have the capacit…

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EP095: All For The Sake Of Allah swt, What Does It Mean? 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

When all else fails and there's no reason left, what can keep us going? This episode is inspired by a closest sister of mine, where we talked about finding purpose in all that we do. We reflected on concepts about doing all things for the sake of Allah swt, the struggles in our pursuits and how we can apply it in our day to day. May the episodes co…

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EP094: When You Have Faith In Allah, What Can You Lose? (with Hiah Bayazid) 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

Inspiration | "Do we love them and hold them tight, or do we love them and leave them to Allah?" In this episode, we delve into Hiah Bayazid's (@hiahticbayazid) gems of 15 years- juggling work, school, motherhood and novels. As a writer of fictional Malay eBooks, she shares the significance of one's intentions, the drive to become a Muslim resource…

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#32 - Arc of Containment: UK & US engagement in cold war Malaya & Singapore (with Ngoei Wen-Qing) 36:05

4M ago36:05

36:05

When we think about Southeast Asia during the Cold War, we usually think just about Indochina and the Vietnam War. But British counterinsurgency strategies and engagement with nationalist elites in Malaya and Singapore also influenced America’s anti-communist policies in the region. Today, we speak to Associate Professor Ngoei Wen-Qing from the Sin…

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EP093: Finding Hope, Strength And Resilience In Our Du’as 17:15

7M ago17:15

17:15

So much is happening in the world right now. As we witness the strive of our brothers and sisters on social media, some of us may feel overwhelmed with various thoughts and emotions. However, let us remind one another that as long as Allah swt gifts us with the opportunity to make du'a to our hearts' content, there is still hope, strength, and resi…

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Daniel Cahyadi - Enabling F&B in Indonesia 54:23

8M ago54:23

54:23

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Daniel Cahyadi, co-founder and COO of Wahyoo. Wahyoo is a food and beverage enablement company. Daniel shares Wahyoo's origin story, how they pivoted the business three times, and how they have grown while keeping food quality standards consistent (and other lessons he's lea…

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EP092: Wherever You Are Guided To, Is The Best For You (with Khairun Atika) 20:10

8M ago20:10

20:10

Inspiration | "Allah swt is watching you and protecting you from harm." In this episode, we delve into Khairun Atika's (@khairun_atika_kamsan) soul searching journey as she authored two novels- New Beginnings & Blessed Unions. She passionately shares the significance of representation, drawing inspiration from her experiences and the stories around…

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#31 - Before he was President: Yusof Ishak & the role of Yang di-Pertuan Negara 35:02

9M ago35:02

35:02

Before he was President of Singapore, Yusof Ishak was the Yang di-Pertuan Negara which directly translates to “He Who is Made Lord”. Singaporeans generally know little about this role, other than it was the predecessor of the current presidency and a symbol of self-government. But in fact, the British, Federation of Malaya, and Singapore leaders al…

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EP091: Faith Helps You See The Value In Who You Are (with Shameema) 31:02

9M ago31:02

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Inspiration | "Know that Allah swt is asy-Syakuur, the Most Appreciative." In this episode, Shameema (@shameemashajahan) shares her inspiration behind the holistic life coach pursuits, ways to bring ikhlaas (sincerity) and ihsaan (excellence) in our lives, the concept of du'a in motion, and what fuels her creativity as well as spirituality. May thi…

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#30 - Writing a fair history of NTUC FairPrice (with Sue-Ann Chia) 20:44

10M ago20:44

20:44

NTUC FairPrice is such a household icon in Singapore that it’s more famous than the union movement itself. But how did NTUC come to operate a supermarket chain in the first place? Today, we speak to Sue-Ann Chia, co-editor of a new book titled “The Price of Being Fair” which chronicles FairPrice’s 50 years in business. We discuss FairPrice’s beginn…

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#29 - A Historyogi Episode From An Even Smaller Island (with Neil Humphreys) 37:27

10M ago37:27

37:27

In 1996, an Ang Moh arrived in Toa Payoh to start a new life. He loved Singapore’s idiosyncrasies so much that he decided to turn his humorous observations of everyday life here into a series of books. Today, we speak to Neil Humphreys, author of Notes From An Even Smaller Island (2001) and numerous other titles, about his take on 1990s Singapore, …

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EP. 36 NUTRITION FOR LONGEVITY- ALAN ARAGON 1:04:08

10M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

More often than not when trying to progress towards a certain performance or body composition related goal (e.g. build muscle, get stronger, or lose body fat) people are immediately drawn to what sounds like ‘the best’ approach, or the complexities of nutrition and resistance training. . This prevents them from mastering the basics and seeing the b…

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EP090: Gratitude And Remembrance On The Day Of 'Ashura' 20:04

10M ago20:04

20:04

Muharram | As we embrace the new Hijrah year, we are greeted with the gift of Muharram. For it is a sacred month, filled with blessed days and many moments of practicing gratitude amidst our remembrance of Allah swt. In this episode we will delve into the profound significance of Muharram and the day of 'Ashura', reflect on the practices of the Pro…

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Irzan Raditya - A Veteran of AI Chatbots 42:52

11M ago42:52

42:52

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Irzan Raditya, co-founder and CEO of Kata.ai. Kata.ai has been around for more than eight years, longer than most Sidedoor guests. He's experienced his fair share of ups and downs, including laying off 90% of his staff. However, he managed to pivot the company and create a p…

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EP. 35 UNDERSTANDING FAILURE FOR STRENGTH & HYPERTROPHY - ZAC ROBINSON 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

What I think is great about research… . Is that in the context of exercise science/bodybuilding is that it has validated much of what ‘old school’ bodybuilders did within their training. . Training to failure Partial ranges of motion The importance of variables related to nutrition The list goes on. . On the flip side of the coin, it also dismisses…

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EP089: When You're Struggling to Balance Work and Worship (with Nurul Iman) 17:55

11M ago17:55

17:55

Inspiration | "You will be okay in the face of hardships because you know that you are serving a higher purpose." In this episode, Nurul Iman reveals her personal journey of balancing law school and work, while also grappling with the challenges of maintaining worship in her daily life. She delves into how she nurtures her creativity and spirituali…

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EP 34. DR. PAK - THE MINIMUM EFFECTIVE DOSE 46:31

11M ago46:31

46:31

Missing the forest for the trees? I don’t blame you. With information being readily available at our fingertips, understanding how to navigate, or decipher what’s pertinent for you can be similar to finding a needle in a haystack. In the recent Anabolic Radio episode with @dr_pak we chatted about a variety of topics that range from his PhD on ‘The …

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EP088: Coming To Know Allah swt On The Day Of 'Arafah 18:06

11M ago18:06

18:06

Dhulhijjah | Looking forward to the dawn of the day of 'Arafah as it is the BEST day of the year! On this day, supplications of the past prophets are recited, many moments are filled with the remembrance of Allah swt, and the best du'as are made. In this episode we will seek to understand the meaning of 'Arafah, what makes this day the best and tip…

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#28 - The Beginner's Guide to Singapore's Queer history (with Roy Tan) 44:31

12M ago44:31

44:31

Long before Pink Dot and the repeal of Section 377A, Singapore had a colourful Queer history of recreation, repression, and resistance during the 20th century. Today, we speak to Roy Tan, a veteran activist and archivist who founded the Singapore LGBT Encyclopedia Wiki. We discuss the history of activism, AIDS, gay bars, entrapment operations, medi…

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#27 - The story of Choo Seng Quee, Singapore's greatest football coach (With Reynold Pereira) 27:12

12M ago27:12

27:12

Looking at Singapore’s football scene today, it is hard to imagine that we once enjoyed a golden age in football. But we did enjoy that golden age. The man often credited for nurturing it is Choo Seng Quee. Also known as Uncle Choo, he coached the Singapore national team to victory at the iconic 1977 Malaysia Cup final. Today, we speak to Reynold P…

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EP. 33 NUANCES OF RANGE OF MOTION - DR. SCOTT STEVENSON 1:36:10

1y ago1:36:10

1:36:10

In the latest episode of Anabolic Radio I had the pleasure of chatting to @FORTITUDE_TRAINING where we discuss Nuances of Range of Motion . Range of motion is simply the objective measurement our joints/muscles are able to move through. . In every exercise there will be 4 phases of a rep: Eccentric (in a squat that will be the downwards motion) Iso…

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EP087: Putting This Du'a On Repeat For The Final Nights | Ramadhan 16:34

1y ago16:34

16:34

Ramadhan | MasyaAllah, we are now savouring the final nights of this blessed month. Let us acknowledge what we have done so far and remember that these concluding moments are indeed precious. In this episode we will seek to understand the du'a of laylatul qadr, ways of practising it and to prioritise amongst our daily du'as. A supplication that has…

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#26 - The history & cultural impact of Singapore's early shopping malls (With Liew Kai Khiun) 32:19

1y ago32:19

32:19

The physical shopping mall is increasingly seen as out of date with the rise of online shopping. However, shopping malls were once considered major symbols of Singapore’s rapid modernisation. They became homes to youth culture, video arcades and even artistic protest. Today, we speak to Assistant Professor Liew Kai Khiun from Hong Kong Metropolitan…

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EP. 32 UNDERSTANDING WOMENS PHYSIOLOGY - LAUREN COLENSO-SEMPLE 36:46

1y ago36:46

36:46

After a slight hiatus, Anabolic Radio is back!! . In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Lauren Colenso-Semple who is currently finishing up her PhD and has worked with the likes of @billcampbellphd @bradshoenfeld @andygalpin and now currently @stuphillips . We discussed all things related to women’s physiology and hypertrophy in additio…

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Widijastoro Nugroho - Keeping the Last Mile Cold 1:03:22

1y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Slice Group CEO and Sidedoor host Jesse Bouman (@jessebouman) is joined by Fresh Factory’s co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Widi Nugroho. In a past life, they were colleagues at Mindshare, now they’re both tech entrepreneurs. Widi explains what Fresh Factory does and how they reached product market fit so quickly. He shares the story of get…

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EP086: Understanding Why Fasting With The Heart Matters | Ramadhan 20:07

1y ago20:07

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Ramadhan | Ramadhan Mubarak! MasyaAllah, we are now basking in the blessed month. Let us remember that fasting goes beyond abstaining ourselves from food and drink. It is fasting internally and spiritually as well. In this episode we will seek to understand the art of fasting with the heart, its importance and how we can work towards it. Afterall, …

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#25- Journeying through Singapore's little-known LGBT history (With Isaac Tng) 20:56

1y ago20:56

20:56

Singapore is a city renowned for its reputation as a stern, conservative environment. But history reveals a more colourful past, where queer people carved out spaces for their own voices despite overwhelming discrimination. Today, we speak to Isaac Tng, who has curated a walking tour exploring Singapore’s LGBT past, and discuss the significance of …

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S2E03 - IxD23 - About a day in the life of a Dr. Smartphone, ethnography research and ecology trends with Nicolas Nova 27:54

1y ago27:54

27:54

Our Guest Nicolas Nova, www.nicolasnova.net Hosted by Lidia Panio, Lead Product Design, IxDA Local Leader @smallandpepper Book Dr. Smartphone - An Ethnography of Mobile Phone Repair Shops Book Excercices d'observations Interaction 23 - 15 min session - A day in the life of a Dr. Smartphone "Dr. Smartphone", “iklinik” “iPhone clinic”... These are so…

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S2E02 - IxD23 - About Normativity by design: Challenging the ideal of the invisible interface & the actual state and future of UX writing with Lara Portmann 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

Guest Lara Portmann Host Lidia Panio, Lead Product Design, IxDA Local Leader @smallandpepper Interaction 23 - Talk - Normativity by design: Challenging the ideal of the invisible interface One of the most persistent myths in design is that, ideally, interfaces should be invisible. To some, this means futuristic ideals of non-material interfaces, to…

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