Naturally Apple had its own distinctive video wall at its store on Wangfujing, a stunning (and no-doubt very expensive) curved installation above the entrance. Continue reading Think Different
Video Walls on Beijing Wangfujing
As one of the premier shopping streets in China, Wangfujing (王府井) may not necessarily be typical for the rest of country but it certainly sets the trends for retail districts in other cities to follow. Continue reading Video Walls on Beijing Wangfujing
An Immersive Experience
Video walls and digital signage systems don’t just have the potential to change the way we shop but also promise to have a major impact on the arts, judging by the wonderful performance I recently saw at the closing ABAC dinner at the Great Hall of the People. Continue reading An Immersive Experience
A Digital Canvas
While I’m no expert in Chinese art, I do love huge traditional paintings like this one that I saw at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (釣魚台國賓館) in Beijing. Continue reading A Digital Canvas
Smart Mobile Moments
When I was at Beijing Airport in November preparing to fly back to Taipei, I couldn’t help noticing a video running in the corner of one of the large digital signage systems there depicting a number of futuristic “smart mobile moments” featuring smiling faces gathered around a tablet or smart phone sharing some amazing new nugget of information or special product discount. Continue reading Smart Mobile Moments
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Soft Sea Breezes Haiku
Deep Dead Winter Haiku
Shimmering Waters Haiku
Shimmering waters
Flying pavilion roofs
Silent bamboo groves Continue reading Shimmering Waters Haiku