Public Screens
The Screen in the Waiting Room Is Part of the Room
Waiting room screen placement can make useful information easier to see while preserving clear sightlines, quiet…
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Browse writing on public screens, community media, screen design and viewing habits. Each piece starts from a distinct question about what a screen shows, where it appears and how people meet it.
Community Media
Local Radio on a Phone or Through a Shared Display?
Local radio on a phone or shared display offers different kinds of control and company; choose the format that suits…
Local Stories
Before the Community Noticeboard Went Digital
Before the community noticeboard went digital, updates depended on paper, space and volunteers. See what changed when…
Screen Design
The Looping Screen Does Not Tell the Whole Story
Learn how to improve looping screen messages by matching their wording, timing and sequence to the decisions local…
Viewing Habits
A Quiet Hour for Watching a Place’s Screens
A quiet hour observing public screens can show how local information fits a venue’s routines, while keeping notes…