How might a city host an annual hunt that tells a different civic story each year? In this post, graduate designer Michael Barletta reveals how the District Hunt unfolded in 2025 — and how it contrasts to commercial products like those from Escapely. —-One of the most amazing neighborhood games in DC takes place every […]
Author: Michael Barletta
Design with a Glowing Sign: Balancing Attention in a Room
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 […]