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24 Hour Market: A network of local markets from around the world
By Lisa Smith - Apr 22, 2010
Linda Liu & Michael Leung, two designers based in Hong Kong, have just started 24 Hour Market, a network of local markets from around the world. Through this portal, people can purchase regional and cultural objects directly from independent market vendors.
As a huge fans of night/street markets, we love the concept, even in its infancy. Currently, only a few stalls from Hong Kong's Ladies' Market are shown, selling shoes, combs, games and lighters. Locations in Stockholm, Shanghai and London are marked as coming soon.
The interface, sadly, needs work—it's clear that the designers are trying to mix a purchasing platform with a visual narrative, but it's not quite there yet. Maybe they should team up with text-to-buy experts Subports? In any case, the project is worth the experimentation and will certainly improve with time.
To add your market, find out more information, or help out, visit the site here.
Lisa Smith
Lisa is dedicated to promoting the American contemporary design scene. She keeps herself busy as the co-founder of the Object Design League, an association of independent designers in Chicago, and design practice Smith&Linder, both co-founded with Caroline Linder. She also teaches foundation research studios at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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