By Ken Storey
Check out this new dynamic street sign by futuristic design
firm Breakfast. The sign, known as Points, features three separate
arms that can point anywhere within 360 degrees. Each arm is an LED display featuring both
texts and graphics. The sign transitions between needs throughout the day or during special events. It can also pull data from sources such as Twitter,
Foursquare, RSS feeds, or practically any other source.
The sign can not only show where a local sport venue is, but also show what the current score is or how long till the match begins. It can point users towards a bus stop and also show how long till the next one arrives. Points does require a flat surface to stand on, an internet connection, and a standard 500 watt outlet.
The sign can not only show where a local sport venue is, but also show what the current score is or how long till the match begins. It can point users towards a bus stop and also show how long till the next one arrives. Points does require a flat surface to stand on, an internet connection, and a standard 500 watt outlet.
Imagine some of these sprinkled throughout downtown Orlando and over
on I-Drive. They could be used to help
show where concerts and sporting events are, or help lost tourists find the
attractions that happen to be trending right then. Or imagine this during an event at Lake Eola
Park. The sign could point to a restroom where no line is, or point to a safe place to
refuge during a storm.
How much would this cost? The creative director of Breakfast won't say. However, in a recent Fast Company article, he was quoted as saying "well north of $5,000."
This fun sign is just one more way a city can become smart, dynamic, and more useful to its citizens. If Orlando got these signs, did where would you like to see them?
How much would this cost? The creative director of Breakfast won't say. However, in a recent Fast Company article, he was quoted as saying "well north of $5,000."
This fun sign is just one more way a city can become smart, dynamic, and more useful to its citizens. If Orlando got these signs, did where would you like to see them?