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Jonathan Alger Jonathan Alger

Interactive Media Isn’t for Leftovers

In ancient times, shortly after life emerged from the sea, movies came on DVDs. “Special collector’s editions” had a second disk with “extra” content. This was for early life forms who loved bloopers.

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Jonathan Alger Jonathan Alger

Every Exhibition Needs a Weenie

Every Imagineer (designer, in Disney-speak) knows that attractions need an iconic skyline. Space Mountain, for example, looks like a giant ... space mountain. There are two strategies here:

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Wow, Who Designed That?

I heard an expert recently assert, in a public setting, “No one should ask who designed an experience after they visit.”

I have … thoughts.

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