Yesterday was pretty tiring, thanks to the 90 degree heat, but that is Texas for you! Well today was also pretty tiring, this time I had Day Light Savings to thank. Today was full of interactive activities learning some interesting topics with journalism and terrorism. Also, and most importantly, it was MUCH cooler. Trade Show […]
Marcus Collins, executive director of social engagement at Doner, held a dual session with Saleem Alhabash, a professor at Michigan State University. Together they spoke about ways to appeal to consumers’ emotions in marketing, rather than only focusing on selling them a product. Collins started off the panel with a bang, incorporating gifs and memes, […]
Teams of students presented interdisciplinary projects ranging from innovations in AR to water purifiers to jeans. HEXDesign presented a series of app prototypes built for dating and healthcare. The team worked over two semesters to build eight apps to fill the gaps they saw in the dating and healthcare app industry. Water Quality Drifter is […]
The Texas State University Innovation Lab featured an inside look at the up and coming technology created by a variety of students and programs.
We’re halfway done, and it’s flying by. I only made it to one panel today, but spent a good amount of time in the the Trade Show seeing new and innovative tech. Augmented Audio VR and AR get all the buzz it seems. Another technology that alters your senses in the environment around you is […]
The Pinterest House at Container Bar hosted the panel The New Arbiters of Taste.
As the third day of SXSW kicked off, I was able to experience some of the more relaxed SXSW experiences. Since Friday I’ve wanted to stop by the Pinterest House, so this morning I made that my priority! They had a really cool photobooth that made a compiled video of you from different takes that […]