[Sigia-l] International Interface Design?

[PeterV]

>Also compare and contrast localised international offering, such as Amazon's
>(.com, .co.uk, fr, .de).

Yes, that's always interesting. Try for example the difference between
http://www.cocacola.co.jp/: Coca Cola japan uses a funky toy on the 
homepage (Japanese like toys)
http://www.coca-cola.com/ Coca Cola US has lifestyle pictures on the 
homepage: happy people, ...
or check this out
http://evolt.org/article/Cultural_portals_what_makes_em_tick/20/3099/index.html
A comparison of two portals I wrote while in Colombia (warning: over two 
years old)

There is also some good stuff to be found searching the web for "Geert 
Hofstede" "cultural dimensions".
PeterV
http://liga1.com: blog on cultural issues