Shiny Red Bench

This Idea has been incorporated into the Information Kiosks. 

Idea Overview

The Shiny Red Bench is a series of identifiable branded interactive centers offering information delivered to the right place at the right time. Information covers things like arts, events, nightlife, history and more, in local neighborhoods.

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Room 524

What is the idea?

The Shiny Red Bench is a series of identifiable branded interactive centers offering information delivered to the right place at the right time. Information covers things like arts, events, nightlife, history and more, in local neighborhoods. Content is kept fresh.

How would idea work?

• Visual icon
• Centralized network with benches and kiosks (digital information centers)
• Multilingual, touch screens, mapping, restaurants placed in high traffic areas (airport, convention center)
• Easy to use touch screens

Pluses:

• Link community
• Provides information on amenities
• Surveying
• Consistent marketing messages

Concerns:

• Weather, durability
• Upkeep
• Vandalism
• Content

Community opportunities:

Residents, travelers, sponsors