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Design

Design Connections: Patterns Linking Form and Meaning

In visual design, patterns are elements that play an important role by bringing form and meaning into harmony. Patterns go beyond merely repeating forms and serve an important func

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Economics

Winning but Losing: The Winner’s Curse

The winner’s curse is when the person who most overestimates an item’s uncertain value wins the auction and overpays. This piece covers its origin in Capen, Clapp and Campbell’s 19

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Film & media

Secrets to Writing Well-Crafted Scenarios

Scenarios are important tools that play a central role in various fields. They are widely used not only in films, television dramas, and theater, but also in areas such as business

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Business administration

How to Nearly Eliminate Defects: Six Sigma

Six Sigma is a management improvement method that uses data and statistics to find and remove the causes of defects and reduce variation in work processes. This article covers the

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Economics

Inflation: A Crisis or a Temporary Phenomenon?

Inflation is one of the major issues in the modern economy, and discussions about its impact and causes continue unabated. In particular, recent global economic conditions have pro

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Tourism studies

When Your Dream City Disappoints: Paris Syndrome

Paris syndrome is the severe confusion some travelers feel when a long-dreamed-of destination falls short of their expectations. We look at how the name came about, its main sympto

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Design

Familiarity Drawn to Look Real: Skeuomorphism

Skeuomorphism is a design approach that keeps the look of old objects on new products so they feel familiar. This piece covers the word’s Greek roots and archaeological origins, ev