I’ve thought a lot about the creative process being subject to fatigue when projects carry on too long. Unsurprisingly, some of the most rewarding work I’ve done has been squeezed through the proverbial “we-need-it-done-yesterday” time vortex. You’re forced to listen to your instincts – you go with your gut. Maybe (just maybe) it’s that having [...]
A snapshot of the soon-to-debut Microsoft Nucleus at CES 2010. The circular space features physical buttons that allow visitors to participate in a generative music experience – each button enables new sounds and projected visualizations within the space. Some really cool stuff happening here, follow up video & making of will be posted when the [...]
A year ends, and a new year begins. Like clockwork I feel the need to reflect. For me, 2009 was a good year. I spent a lot of time & energy readjusting my lifestyle and habits to coincide with an ever demanding work and professional schedule. The work I was able to do was new [...]
We would like to thank everyone who attended HIVE 5 with Hornall Anderson and AIGA Seattle. The very-much-oversold event was a clear indication of the energy and commitment the Seattle community holds for experience design. Additional thanks are in order for both Chris Monberg and Ashley Arhart who delivered great discussions on interaction, experience and [...]
The Madison Square Garden Presentation center was one of our most ambitious projects to date. The installation itself took our team several grueling trips back and forth from Seattle to New York. Before leaving for our second installation trip, I did a short walk through video to share with our internal team. Take a look [...]
Ah, the late Sear’s Tower – known today as the Willis Tower. We were tasked with designing the entire queuing experience for the ground floor level of the Skydeck itself, moving over 1 million visitors annual. Our process included everything from spatial design, environmental graphic design, interactive design, the production of a short ‘history of’ [...]
We’re now featuring a portion of our recently completed work for the Madison Square Garden experience center. The space takes visitors through the history of defining moments at MSG, as well as information regarding the new renovation. The experience center is located directly above Penn station at the garden. Photos, videos, and more goodness on [...]
Hornall Anderson is now featuring the work we’ve done at the Microsoft Visitor’s Center in Redmond, WA. The project itself was of massive proportions, involving great minds from architecture to engineering. Our team was specifically responsible for a number of interactive installations, as well as interior graphics, signage, and material. A mix of truly unique [...]