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Qualitative Research Methods

The Brazilian Dream

Qualitative research methods in ethnographical studies are carried out by examining various aspects of a society from within. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the most common qualitative research methods used in ethnography. The primary task of an ethnographer is to understand and clearly outline the main features of a civilization and…

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What is Ethnography

Ethnography in broad terms defines the scientific study and research that is done on human behavior. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at different types and usages of ethnography and finaly define “what is ethnography” There are distinctive features of a culture and various circumstances that form the basis of every social circle…

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Business Ethnography as a Key Strategy for International Brands

Business ethnography can be used as a key strategy when an international brand expands into a new market. It is paramount for the business to understand well how its brand can become relevant to the consumers of the country or region. When penetrating new markets, two critical mistakes seem to repeat themselves. The first mistake…

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Nike Football Culture in Latin America

We’ve completed the ethnographic research work for Nike and the result is a beautiful, 400-page book on football culture in Latin America. The research is in large part based upon visual ethnography by Jacob Langvad Nilsson. The book is a study of football culture among teens in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. The research sought to…

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Understanding The New Middle Class Consumer

What does a modern, informed teenager from São Paulo have in common with his New York counterpart? Probably more than with another teenager from his own country but from a smaller city like Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas and Brazil’s seventh largest city. Ethnographic studies show that culture and consumer behavior…

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The Brazilian Dream: Visual Ethnography

Thiago in front of the community center Casa da Mulher (Women’s House) which also facilitates União Sampaio.’The Brazilian Dream’ (O Sonho Brasileiro) is a qualitative study of the young generation Brazilians, with focus on their dreams and desires.




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Human-centered Design Research in Emerging Markets


Jacob Langvad Nilsson continues to work persistently in the cross-section between editorial photojournalism and visual ethnography, pushing the boundaries of human-centered design research to tell stories about globalization, cultural shift, and the aspirations and desires of people living in a changing world.

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