This month we launched an interactive audio project (“Community Voice: Katea Stitt“) with the National Women’s History Museum and the DC Public Library. It is part of a larger exhibit, “We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC” that is on view in the central MLK Library through September 2024. Beyond this launch, more than […]
Category: Designs
Hybrid Wayfinding Signs: No Neighborhood Left Behind
Wayfinding can be a powerful way to create a strong sense of place, which can drive business and cultural cohesion.
For installations: A DIY Box (aka, the “MiDI Bee” for Hive Mechanic)
This post is part of a series on physical installations, which are important for public space and can radically expand the possibilities for games made with Hive Mechanic and other interactive systems. Our goal is to publish blueprints that use cheap materials from the neighborhood hardware store, so that anyone can make their own. For […]
Simple Prototype Input Boxes featuring Makey Makey
In our search to democratize game design, our lab has been exploring the Makey Makey as a simple way to create your own “alternative controller.” The appeal in good part is that any old physical switch or button can be hooked up and function similarly to the arrow keys on a computer (plug-and-play!). Plenty of […]
New exhibit: Photo Mapping DC’s Alleys (at the District Architecture Center)
For this installation at the District Architecture Center, we invite residents of DC to “Show Us Your Alley” by cameraphone and help to reimagine public alleys. Our team’s contribution is a blend of playful visualization and what we call “conversational mapping” by text message — no apps required! The full show is ALLEY HOPPIN! Putting […]