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Author: Michael Barletta

Design with a Glowing Sign: Balancing Attention in a Room

Written by Michael Barletta2026-08-142026-08-14

How might a glowing “nametag” launch a story game tied to a physical exhibit? Below we reveal a clever use of increasingly cheap LED signs ($10-30 USD) as a bridge to hidden stories and play. It is part of our research into respectful augmentation that (1) fits into an existing public space – especially libraries […]

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