VR

Don’t lose your kids

In class recently I have talked about the amazing technology we now carry around with us. Smart phones, tablets and now watches. This technology will change our world particular as wearable technology becomes more common place.

Here is a simple idea and a clever promotion.

Wearable technology

I so want a set of these. Wearables certainly have the power to change existing experiences.

Apple Watch & Hotels

The Apple watch was released this week. What are the possibilities with this type of wearable technology. One scenario is explored here.

http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-04-23/will-the-apple-watch-revolutionize-hotel-stays?mbid=nl_042415_Daily&CNDID=20667214&spMailingID=7694126&spUserID=NDY0MjI1MzIyOTMS1&spJobID=662457217&spReportId=NjYyNDU3MjE3S0

Fantastic

How very cool is this 😎😎😎😎😎

Boring – nothing to learn

The textbook is boring. The ideas are easy. Servicescapes are boring. Is there anything worthwhile in this stupid unit.  Have a look at this article about Disney. http://www.fastcompany.com/3044283/the-messy-business-of-reinventing-happiness#! Tell me what you think, leave a comment.

Fitness Industry

Lectures next week focus on work and the Experience Economy. A reoccurring theme is how the worker and industries are changing. Change often driven by two intertwined elements, technology and the shift from service delivery to experience delivery. The fitness industry is undergoing dynamic change as this article explains.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3042597/sector-forecasting/how-youll-work-out-in-2020

Every wondered what your phone will do next?

Every wondered what you phone will do next? What new experiences it will help deliver? Samsung are doing more than just wondering – have a look at the VR being promoted in this clip.

What are the possibilities of this technology?

Why we love our iPad

Blurred World

One of the most exciting things to happen in the development Of experiences is the blending of the real and virtual worlds.
Attached is a link to an interesting article on that this sort of development.

http://gearjunkie.com/the-north-face-virtual-reality