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Digital Storytelling: The Future of Wayfinding

The world is going digital. Pretty soon everything we experience might be a digital creation or representation. We already communicate virtually, shop online, and explore augmented realities through hand-held devices. Finding our way around the planet, and getting to know the people in it, is increasingly a technology-driven experience. So how does that affect our [...]

Chris McCampbell - 31 Dec 2012

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Favorite Posts From 2012: Digital Storytelling: A Gesture for the Blind

Only one in ten blind people can read braille. An eye opening statistic by research group National Federation for the Blind. In 1960, it was estimated 50% of legally blind school-age children were able to read braille in the U.S. More recent studies show that percentage has dropped to about 10%. Although still a federal [...]

Chris McCampbell - 23 Nov 2012

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Finding a Way to Breakthrough!

Breakthrough!, a new book by Alex Cornell, tackles the creative road block with insightful, and sometimes hilarious, methods employed by some of the world’s most powerful creatives. Each of us struggles with a creative hurdle from time to time, and this is just part of the process that helps generate some of the most unexpected [...]

Chris McCampbell - 16 Oct 2012

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The Future is Looking Good: A Make-Over for Highway Signage

Icon Magazine has offered up a new take on the ubiquitous green signs that line our interstates. Not only does the proposed refresh include a new color scheme and information layout, but it also makes the smartphone connection. According to the designers, the new signs could offer up information about the current exit and the [...]

Chris McCampbell - 06 Sep 2012

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Help Support Homeless Animals in Arlington

On Saturday, May 12th, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will hold its 17th annual Walk for the Animals. Last year they raised $90,000 for the shelter. This year, they hope to surpass that. AWLA has been in operation since 1944, and since then their humane work has expanded from the care and shelter of [...]

Chris McCampbell - 25 Apr 2012

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