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A Systems-Lover Rides the Tram
In Japan, even the fare console tells a story
Apr 25
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Fiona van Petegem
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The Mystery Button in the Tea House
And why “Push” is never enough.
Apr 6
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Fiona van Petegem
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March 2025
The Engineer’s Guide to Losing at Pub Quizzes
Cracking the code of quiz night (or at least failing spectacularly)
Mar 7
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Fiona van Petegem
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February 2025
Engineers: The Nation’s Best-Kept Secret
Why everyone assumes we build bridges
Feb 26
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Fiona van Petegem
The Engineer’s Guide to Navigating Networking Events
A social experiment in breaking the cycle of awkward encounters
Feb 23
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The Pursuit of Simplicity—Through Over-complication
A curious paradox: making things simpler by over-complicating them first
Feb 19
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Fiona van Petegem
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Welcome to my Substack!
Musings, insights, and the occasional deep dive into the engineer’s mind—where everyday life meets the world of product development.
Feb 17
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Fiona van Petegem
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