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Today, the world belongs to TCP/IP. Those two protocols (together with UDP) govern most of the remote communication that happens between computers. But I think it’s wonderful that you can still find, hidden in the plumbing of the internet, traces of this other, long-extinct, evocatively named system. What was Chaosnet? And why did it go the way of the dinosaurs?

La Oficina de Parque is a bar located in a park with the intention of offering digital nomads and local freelancers a place to grab a cup of coffee and work in a comfortable, leafy environment. Given the opportunity to design the brand identity, we asked ourselves: What comes to mind when you think of an office? A graphic identity was born based on the iconic visual language of the Microsoft Office Excel program, merging various recognisable elements of park life.

Sound aesthetic is important for another reason besides our pleasure. It might lead to a more ethical relationship with our environment and the people around us. Jordan says, once we deal with harmful, excessive noise that causes physical and psychological damage, we might want to reconsider how we deal with the soundscapes we live and work in. He thinks it would make us better citizens and better humans.

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