Jan Chipchase

Jan Chipchase is a Tokyo-based researcher, designer, and strategist. He is also the author of The Field Study Handbook, considered an essential reference to running international field research as well as a guide for those who want to understand how to travel better. In this episode, he discusses his Studio D Radiodurans and how a camera can be used to get out of many tricky situations.
CreditsFirst Things First is produced in partnership with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers. It is hosted by Paddy Harrington and edited by Max Cotter. Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album Sketches.
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