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Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Jason Blundell announces his new-new studio, Magic Fractal

Jason Blundell has launched a new studio, Magic Fractal Studios, following the closure of Dark Outlaw Games.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

geometric ping pong tables stand as interactive public sculptures inside park in france

The teal green table has a triangular plan and a folded surface, with one half flat and the other rising at an angle from the center net.
Paris food
#experiential-marketing
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of brand trust is sensory marketing

Experiential communications leverage sensory engagement to build trust and connection, countering AI fatigue and skepticism in audiences.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago
Miami food

World of Wonder 2026: A Night of Immersive Experiences

Executive Retail Shops hosted its second annual World of Wonder event in Miami, featuring immersive global-themed environments, luxury brands, and interactive entertainment for over 320 guests.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Experiential provides tech brands things that other channels can't

Experiential marketing helps tech brands build trust, demonstrate complex products, and engage consumers emotionally through tangible, immersive experiences that drive trial and commitment.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of brand trust is sensory marketing

Experiential communications leverage sensory engagement to build trust and connection, countering AI fatigue and skepticism in audiences.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Miami food
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

World of Wonder 2026: A Night of Immersive Experiences

Executive Retail Shops hosted its second annual World of Wonder event in Miami, featuring immersive global-themed environments, luxury brands, and interactive entertainment for over 320 guests.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 days ago

ROOM FOR DREAMS: immersive installations, cinema and talks at milan design week 2026

ROOM FOR DREAMS becomes a living manifesto for utopian optimism, creative courage, and the power of imagination through a multilayered approach where large scale installations, cinematic storytelling, live conversations, and ritual-driven encounters converge.
Berlin
Science
fromInverse
1 day ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

how lachlan turczan reshapes matter by bending light and water in atmospheric installations

Lachlan Turczan's practice sits in the space between physics, optics, and environmental art, as he works with lasers, water, mist, and custom-built lenses to produce sculptures made entirely from light.
Berlin music
fromEngadget
3 days ago

An immersive 'Black Mirror Experience' is launching in Montreal

The Black Mirror Experience is an interactive virtual reality experience that blends physical space and VR, designed to blur the lines of fiction and reality in which you become the main character.
Television
#architecture
SOMA, SF
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Inside the New Museum's Long-Awaited Addition, Designed by OMA

OMA designed a glass-covered tower that integrates with an older building, featuring a complex atrium and stairway, creating a unique architectural experience.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
3 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

BROWNIE/Project / Offhand Practice

BROWNIE/Project in Shanghai merges art and commerce, preserving industrial features while introducing new functions in a repurposed woolen mill.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a lightweight architectural installation that creates adaptable gathering spaces in Dhaka's urban environment.
SOMA, SF
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Inside the New Museum's Long-Awaited Addition, Designed by OMA

OMA designed a glass-covered tower that integrates with an older building, featuring a complex atrium and stairway, creating a unique architectural experience.
Renovation
fromwww.architectsjournal.co.uk
3 days ago

Practices launch architects on your doorstep' mobile AI advertising drive

The Architects on your Doorstep project uses AI to generate home makeover ideas, helping architects engage with the public and drum up business.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

BROWNIE/Project / Offhand Practice

BROWNIE/Project in Shanghai merges art and commerce, preserving industrial features while introducing new functions in a repurposed woolen mill.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Unbearable Lightness of Being Installation / Saiqa Iqbal Meghna and Suvro Sovon Chowdhury

The Unbearable Lightness of Being is a lightweight architectural installation that creates adaptable gathering spaces in Dhaka's urban environment.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
NYC music
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Opinion | What's that mysterious sound in Times Square? Look down.

Max Neuhaus created 'Times Square,' a sound sculpture that blends urban noise with art, designed to be experienced without any visible markers.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Vue
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A

Live coding and interactive games create a unique blend of performance art and audience engagement at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Photography
fromColossal
3 days ago

Street Artists Take On Monumental Infrastructure in 'Impossible' Photos

Joseph Ford's Impossible Street Art series combines photography and street art to engage with monumental infrastructure and energy production sites.
Film
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot

A seven-and-a-half-hour film screening challenges modern attention spans, highlighting a cultural shift in viewing habits and the struggle for sustained focus.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 days ago

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I thought this Tokyo museum would be a major tourist trap. It ended up being a highlight of my first trip to Japan.

TeamLab Planets quickly made a name for itself after opening its doors in 2018. It holds the Guinness World Record for the most-visited museum dedicated to a single group or artist, bringing in more than 2.5 million visitors from April 2023 to March 2024.
Digital life
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
Apple
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

The mad dash to build the future of multimedia

A small team at Apple revolutionized multimedia by developing software-based video playback, eliminating the need for expensive hardware.
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Usha Vance Embarks on Media Tour to Launch New Podcast

Usha Vance launches a children's podcast to promote reading and address declining literacy rates.
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Deus Ex Studio Eidos Montreal Is In Trouble After Fresh Layoffs

"The reduction in workforce affecting 124 employees is a result of changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams."
Toronto startup
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.
Education
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The anti-boredom tech tool kit for meetings and classes

Engaging participants in meetings or teaching can be challenging, but tools like Padlet can enhance collaboration and participation.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.
Arts
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
2 days ago

Perceptrum and the Emergence of Augmented Painting: When the Canvas Begins to Listen - KALTBLUT Magazine

Perceptrum redefines painting by allowing touch, creating a sensory dialogue that transforms the relationship between observer and artwork.
Paris food
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
5 days ago

Flipsnack's Living Visuals signals the shift to immersive AI-driven content

Interactive content generates higher engagement than static formats, transforming digital content production expectations in commerce and B2B environments.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
5 days ago

Capture 2026 Guide: 6 Exhibitions & Installations to See

Capture Photography Festival in Vancouver showcases diverse exhibitions and public art projects, uniting emerging and established artists.
Graphic design
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Like it or not, AI is part of art school curriculums

Generative AI poses a significant threat to creative professionals, impacting job prospects and sparking protests among students.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Illusion of Lightness: Designing Civic Voids for Public Life

The original intent of pilotis was to create a sense of lightness that would allow circulation and light to flow beneath a structure, but contemporary requirements render thin columns insufficient for large-scale civic projects.
Renovation
Paris food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Disney Adventure World debuts at Disneyland Paris as World of Frozen opens

Disneyland Paris has opened World of Frozen, part of the rebranding of its second theme park to Disney Adventure World.
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

Meta Lab just opened its first-ever East Coast flagship on Fifth Avenue

Meta opened a five-story flagship retail space on Fifth Avenue in New York to let customers experience its AI glasses and VR headsets through hands-on interaction centered around skate culture.
fromDeadline
4 days ago

Blink49 Studios Expands Brand Studio With Pair Of Hires

Elizabeth brings exactly the kind of experience we need as we build Blink49's Brand Studio. She has a proven track record of creating smart partnerships, navigating the media landscape, and developing programs that connect brand ambition with culturally impactful, premium storytelling.
Marketing
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

At the last minute, Meta decides not to kill Horizon Worlds VR after all

We have decided, just today in fact, that we will keep Horizon Worlds working in VR. Only games and experiences that already support VR will continue to do so, while new games will be exclusive to mobile, and the majority of the team's development focus will be on mobile instead of VR.
Tech industry
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 weeks ago

Snapchat to host AR exhibition at SXSW with Jonathan Yeo

Following its acclaimed world premiere, 'Spectacular: The Art of Jonathan Yeo in Augmented Reality' makes its U.S. debut at SXSW from March 15th-17th, 2026. By blending Yeo's distinctive portraiture style with Snap's cutting-edge technology, the exhibit transforms a selection of his royal, celebrity, and self-portraits into living, responsive installations that invite guests to see beyond the frame.
Wearables
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

How music technology is changing the modern retail store - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Physical retail stores are transforming into experience-driven spaces where strategic audio systems and environmental design significantly influence customer behavior and brand perception.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Looking Glass' Musubi showcases its holographic display in a consumer-friendly package

Looking Glass has been doggedly committed to making holographic displays the next big thing since 2019, and with its new Musubi digital photo frame, it might finally be offering its tech at a price that's hard to deny. Musubi is scheduled to start shipping in June, and unlike the company's previous, more developer-focused kits, the company's new display only costs $149.
Gadgets
Travel
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Immerse yourself in Vegas: High-tech attractions take a trip to the next level

Las Vegas offers immersive experiences across entertainment, dining, and technology, with attractions like Area 15 and Interstellar Arc representing cutting-edge virtual reality destinations that transform traditional tourism.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

The identity for Spatial festival feels aptly three-dimensional

Motion was integrated as a foundational design element rather than an afterthought, creating a dynamic, three-dimensional brand identity that responds to physical and digital spaces.
#art-installation
Arts
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Meow Wolf is ditching the experience economy for the 'transformation economy.' Wait, what?

Meow Wolf transformed from a small art collective to a major player in the experience economy, employing over 1,000 people and attracting millions of visitors.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future

Upload any picture or video, and Musubi uses artificial intelligence to extract the most important part and hover it in space as a 3D image within the frame. That could be a video of a child's first steps or a snapshot of a birthday party. The image will be displayed in 3D form, viewable in all its holographic glory across nearly 170 degrees.
Gadgets
Miscellaneous
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

anamorphic installation by thomas medicus rotates into four shifting hand images

Coopparatus is a mechanical anamorphic installation that reveals four hand images sequentially through 90-degree rotations of a glass-strip cube, fragmenting between legible states to examine perception as an active, conditional process.
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Archiving the Technosphere: How Museum Architecture Mediates Human-Made Systems

The contemporary technology museum has emerged as a performative participant in the systems it seeks to document. The architecture of these institutions has become increasingly fluid and bold, often mirroring the velocity and complexity of the systems it houses. They operate as mediators between the human, the ecological, and the technological realms, transforming from encyclopedic warehouses into active educational engines.
Science
London music
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

One of London's greatest art institutions will be transformed by a vast immersive exhibition this summer

The Barbican Centre hosts 'In Other Worlds,' a major immersive film and art exhibition exploring imagined and real futures through science fiction, dystopia, climate change, and science, curated by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Liam Young.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

A sweeping, 140-foot multimedia installation is turning Lincoln Center into a portrait of NYC

Josh S. Rose's Lincoln Center Arrival Tableau is a 140-foot multimedia installation capturing performers, students, and audiences across Lincoln Center's westside campus, celebrating New York's performing arts community.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 weeks ago

The future of advertising: integrating creativity and technology

CTV platforms enable advertisers to deliver interactive, personalized experiences through data collection and automation, transforming audience engagement strategies.
Vue
fromRaymondcamden
1 month ago

Using Val Town to Get Me to the Movies

A movie reminder tool using The Movie Database API and Val Town helps maintain consistent theater-going habits by tracking upcoming releases.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Smiljan Radic: Material Explorations Between Ephemerality and Permanence

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić creates buildings that blend ancient monumentality with provisional fragility, combining diverse materials in experimental ways that challenge conventional architectural categorization.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Immerse Yourself in Time: The Infinite Now at Kraftwerk Berlin - KALTBLUT Magazine

Berlin Atonal and Unsound present The Infinite Now, a 30-hour continuous sound experience at Kraftwerk Berlin on May 16-17, 2026, featuring over 20 artists in a communal immersive environment.
Arts
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

At Superfair, art is more than what's on the walls - 48 hills

The Superfair creates a community-focused art experience by integrating visual art with music, film, food, and performance rather than functioning as a conventional art market.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

La Manufacture Cultural Center / MARS Architectes

A cultural center consolidates scattered town services into one inclusive facility designed to revitalize a historic district facing economic challenges.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Merging Craft Practices and New Media at the Museum of Craft and Design

Video Craft exhibition explores how video, film, and early moving image technologies share formal and technical properties with traditional craft media like ceramics, textiles, and glass through encoding, looping, and sampling.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Ecole de l'Etincelle Lab Ecole Saguenay / Agence Spatiale

Located in Chicoutimi, Saguenay, l'ecole de l'Etincelle is a shining example of architecture firmly rooted in its context. The architectural approach rethinks the conventional school and proposes a scale that is friendly, accessible, and reassuring for children. Fragmented into small houses around a central courtyard, the architecture becomes familiar and warm, creating a calming and reassuring atmosphere that encourages students to love school and feel comfortable, just like at home.
Education
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

ATRA FORM opens its Multisensorial New York Gallery

ATRA's new Hudson Square gallery showcases Mexican craft heritage and natural materials translated into precision-engineered furnishings and spaces that blend ancient and contemporary design.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

three suspended digital screens translate AI imagery into luminous spatial installation

UNFOLD PLANE's spatial installation translates artificial intelligence concepts into an integrated architectural environment using suspended screens, dynamic lighting, and reflective surfaces that respond to visitor movement.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

playful interactive cone installation reflects viewers' sand art back to them

A circular concrete ring forms a defined boundary, incorporating a landing and three steps that lead into a contained field of refined sand. At the center of this ring rises a tall cone clad in polished mirrored steel. The composition establishes a clear geometric contrast between the horizontal plane of sand and the vertical reflective surface.
Design
#digital-art
Arts
fromUntapped New York
1 month ago

Immerse Yourself in a Digital Garden at Artechouse NYC

ARTECHOUSE NYC transforms Chelsea Market's former boiler room into an immersive digital art venue celebrating spring through interactive technology and projection art.
Television
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Inevitable Rise of the Art TV

Art-focused televisions transform unused black screens into matte, framed artworks, appealing especially to people in smaller urban homes and driving a new product trend.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

Spatial vibe coding: prototyping immersive reality with AI

AI-driven vibe coding enables rapid prototyping of spatial XR experiences, producing functional 3D canvases with WebXR, frameworks, and production-ready toolchains.
#mixed-reality
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Playful Patterns Emerge from Kinetic Systems in Pinaffo & Pluvinage's Vibrant Installations

Pinaffo & Pluvinage create interactive kinetic sculptures using colored wood, electronics, and textiles that invite public participation across various settings.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Ogilvy launches 'digital human' and experience studio called Reality

"Although most brands have experimented with emerging tech, there is still a lot of IDK and WTF attached to AR, VR, AI, ML, NPC, NFT and web3," said Laws. "When you think that the metaverse and its associated technologies are projected to be worth almost $1.5trn dollars by 2029, that's either a lot of growth to miss out on or a lot of mis-invested budget for brand leaders to be accountable for through poor understanding and unfamiliarity."
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Fraimic is an E Ink display that turns your ideas into AI art

But unlike other versions, this one requires no subscription, lets you swap out the surrounding frame and doesn't require an app to upload the art. Instead, a built-in mic picks up your idea, sends it to OpenAI and creates an image that pops up in a few moments on the screen. The on-board accelerometer even knows whether the device is in landscape or portrait orientation, and applies the correct format.
Gadgets
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Strongest Signals Yet Of Brand Storytelling's Entertainment Future

Brand storytelling has become a strategic corporate function essential for engaging audiences, building emotional resonance, and driving brand preference in fragmented media landscapes.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

AI Vs. CGI Vs. Mixed Reality: Which Approach Is Right For Your Brand?

Choose production approach—CGI, AI visuals, or mixed reality—based on goals: speed, scale, control, cost, and desired creative realism or impact.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Awawa Interactive Science Museum / Morphism

Awawa Interactive Science Museum adaptively reuses the mid-20th-century "La Industrial" textile factory in Quito as an interactive, educational museum.
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Tuleste Factory Returns To Design Miami in 'Keep It Curious'

Playful, imaginative design rekindles unstructured play, curiosity, and emotional connection by blending art, craft, color, and light into experiential, narrative objects.
Design
fromdesign-milk.com
2 months ago

CONTRIBUTIONS Pairs Objects With Soundscapes in Paris

Sound operates as a structural element in exhibitions, making objects interactive instruments that reshape perception and connect craft traditions across time.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

pixel virtual gardens and robotic installations animate miguel chevalier's solo digital art show

Digital by Nature: The Art of Miguel Chevalier at Kunsthalle München presents the artist's largest solo exhibition in Europe to date, curated by Franziska Stöhr. The exhibition surveys Miguel Chevalier's practice from the early 1980s to the present, tracing his sustained engagement with digital technologies as both tools and subjects of artistic inquiry. Born in 1959 in Mexico City and based in Paris, Chevalier has worked with computers as a creative medium for more than four decades.
Arts
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