Stage Directions: The Entertainment Technology department of the New York City College of Technology (City Tech) won a Blue Ribbon Editor’s Choice award at the 2013 Maker Faire New York. This was the second year in a row the department won the award, which honors “Makers that have demonstrated great creativity, ingenuity and innovation for their Maker Faire project” and constitute a “Best Of” award. City Tech received the award for two projects: An animatronic character that is part of the department’s haunted hotel attraction, which was crafted by John Tamerlani and designed and programmed by City Tech Professor John Huntington; and Princess Quest, an Arduino-powered interactive LED children’s book.
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Ok, without even having seen it, I can say that I really want the interactive LED children's book, it sounds completely adorable and awesome. That being said, I would have loved to see photographs of both projects, and to maybe have a bit more explanation. I would, however, love it if interactive children's books became more of a thing, and I'm rather surprised this is the first I've heard of someone developing something like this.
The blue ribbon award is a fantastic idea, taking notice of innovative inventions in everyday outlets of spectacle. Impressive developments created as part of greater attractions are often overlooked, and although LED interactive children’s books and pop-out trash can men seem silly, they contribute to the widely unnoticed portion of entertainment. Impressive animatronics and resourceful wireless linking are perfect examples of how many times, hours of extensive programming and innovation lead to vastly successful products that spread joy in simple ways. City Tech, having won the “Best of Makers Faire Award” twice in a row, will undoubtedly continue to create and research new ways to turn heads in small ways. Creative novelty is crucial in life success- just as John Tamerlani now works for CBS, thinking outside the box is more of a life skill instead of a hobby. It would be nice to hear about some of the other products that won awards in the Makers Faire, as well as other exhibitions created by City Tech.
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