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Rio Chen is a designer-researcher communicates through objects, graphics, and casual conversation. He focuses on social-political content that addresses ethical concerns and SpicyPop culture in contemporary art and design practice. He co-founded randr research institute to advocate political language in design and has brought creators worldwide together via Satellite virtual residency program.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Taiwan Tech and a Master’s degree in Designed Objects from School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
BLOCKS
The word "blocks" can have several meanings depending on the context.
Here are various interpretations:
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- Building Blocks: Small, often cubical, pieces used for constructing things, such as children's toys or modular parts in design.
- Blocks of Material: Solid pieces of a certain material, such as wood, stone, or metal, shaped into a rectangular form.
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- City Block: A rectangular section of a city or town surrounded by streets. It is the space between streets, often filled with buildings.
- Apartment/Office Block: A large building divided into apartments or offices.
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- Time Block: A dedicated period of time reserved for a specific task or activity. Used in time management techniques.
- Block Schedule: A way of organizing events or tasks in which each block represents a segment of time (e.g., classes in schools).
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- Mental Block: A temporary inability to recall or perform something, often due to anxiety or stress.
- Writer's Block: A condition where a writer is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown.
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- Blocking (Social Media): The action of preventing someone from contacting or viewing content on social platforms.
- Roadblock: A barrier set up to stop or slow traffic, often used metaphorically to indicate an obstacle in a process.
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