[This is part of a series on “internationalizing” our approach to EBOW and low-tech design. In the spirit of our recipes, we think that new creativity can come from international sources, and it is especially valuable to rethink our assumptions about “low-tech” and resource constraints.] How can a single postcard launch a game with a […]
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Whales Play Nirvana: An International Model with Three Phases for Viable Joy
[This post reveals secrets from Mexico on making games across borders, and how “viable joy” is a critical strategy in three acts. The post is part of our “international” series on EBOW (Engaging Beyond Our Walls). Written by a researcher in our PhD program, Eric Schoenborn.] Imagine: You’re at a mural in Mexico. What if […]
Clever tech: Lessons from Mexico (including WhatsApp workarounds)
Borders are a force for creativity. Unexpected insights come from the edges, including for low-tech approaches with mobile media and our Hive Mechanic authoring tools. In this post, we share some breakthroughs in what we call “clever-tech.” (Clever is our nod to the resourceful shortcuts and loopholes that can be used to get around more […]