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Jan Chipchase        

Jan Chipcase can guess what's inside your bag and knows all about the secret contents of your refrigerator.

Jan Chipchase, a recognized researcher, author, and design strategist, is the founder and director of Studio D Radiodurans. This consultancy is dedicated to exploring consumer behavior in emerging markets, a subject Chipchase has shown considerable expertise in. His previous roles included the Executive Creative Director of Global Insights at Frog Design, where he led research practices in various markets and was a Principal Scientist at Nokia. While at Nokia, Chipchase focused on how technology is adopted across different cultures, examining technologies expected to emerge from 3 to 15 years in the future.

Chipchase's work has been recognized internationally, with his research being featured in publications such as the New York Times Magazine, Businessweek, and The Economist. Fortune Magazine also acknowledged his innovative work in the field of design. His contributions to the understanding of nuanced consumer behavior have led to the granting and pending of 25 patents. Chipchase is also an accomplished author with multiple books to his name, among them "Hidden in Plain Sight" and "The Field Study Handbook."

Over the years, Chipchase has been invited to share his insights on various international platforms. Among these are the TED Conference, the World Bank, Pop! Tech, International CES, and The Economist's Human Potential Conference. Besides his professional roles, Chipchase also sits on advisory boards for several organizations, including the Broadcasting Board of Governor's Commission on Innovation, Frontline SMS, Pecha Kucha Foundation, Makeshift Magazine, and The Institute for Money, Technology, and Financial Inclusion. His diverse experience and global perspective have been shaped by his time living in cities such as London, Berlin, San Francisco, Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

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