Apr 2, 2020

Creative Machines - Issue #4

Lance Weiler

Live Experiential Entertainment Awaits & Will Astound (In A Post Coronavirus World)

What? An article about the future of live and experiential entertainment when we are properly focused on anything but, in this age of the novel coronavirus? So why talk about live and experiential entertainment now?

www.forbes.com

Celebrity Culture Is Burning

The pandemic has disrupted relations among the masses, the elites and the celebrities who liaise between them. America is in crisis, but the celebrities are thriving. They are beaming into our homes, reminding us to stay indoors and “stay positive,” as “we’re all in this together.”

www.nytimes.com

Phenomenal Work - a talk by Brian Clark

This is a wonderful talk from the amazing Brian Clark. He would visit my Columbia University class each semester. We lost him way too soon and he is deeply missed! A must listen for anyone interested in experience design.

soundcloud.com

Virtually Connecting in a Time of Physical Distancing

Until recently video conferencing was something that one avoided. However in this time of social distancing what was once a secondary form of communication has been thrust to the forefront.

medium.com

EVENT: From the Futures Thurs. April 9th

A new series of FREE virtual Learn/Do/Share hosted bi-weekly

In a time of extreme change, From the Futures attempts to make sense of the present, through the shared imagining and prototyping of a better tomorrow. Instead of just hoping to return to our old normal, what would it mean to collectively muster our courage, creativity and resilience to make the futures we envision a reality? Together we explore the question through a mixture of collaborative art work, storytelling, speculative design, and emergent technology.

The Quest for the Best Amusement Park Is Ever-Changing and Never-Ending

At Universal Orlando, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is redefining what a roller coaster is. But just down the road, Disney has unveiled Rise of the Resistance, a Star Wars–themed experience that immerses parkgoers so deeply that the line between ride and reality is blurred.

www.theringer.com

Playform's new AI a 'creative soulmate' for artists, says founder

Art is going through another technological revolution, and this time it’s the power of artificial intelligence (AI) driving the form - or at least that’s what a new art platform called Playform wants to explore.

futurefive.com.au

The pandemic is driving media consumption way up. But ad sales are falling apart.

The coronavirus pandemic has made Twitter more valuable than ever to its users. But that spike in interest isn’t doing anything for Twitter’s ad business, which is in free fall — because of the pandemic.

www.vox.com

The coronavirus pandemic drove life online. It may never return.

What passes for normal life now happens almost entirely online. For many Americans, a typical day right now might look something like this: Roll out of bed and check the smartphone. Open up a laptop and file for unemployment benefits through a website.

www.nbcnews.com

Global Prototyping Community

Exploring new forms & functions of storytelling

A global prototyping community that goes across all of Columbia DSL‘s programs, prototypes and labs. It is open to those who are interested in experimenting with new forms and functions of storytelling. We look forward to collaborating with you!

columbiadsl.mn.co

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