Design Expo, on October 4, 2011, was such a great experience. Even though Lubbock, Texas is not a prime design place, many companies flock to the city during the Design Expo. It gives them a chance to talk to students who are potential clients or potential employees. Not only do students come to the Expo but also many companies in West Texas who want a close to home consultation with companies. The Design Expo draws many different companies from chair manufacturers to tile. One of the most interesting companies that was at the Design Expo this year was Takeform. Take form is an architectural graphics and signage company.
Takeform is an extremely technologically forward company. They were showing off their new touchscreen computers that are bound to be everywhere in the near future. Though they may not be the first company to think of this, note the uWink café located in Los Angeles, they may be the ones to perfect the idea. In the demonstration video, it showed how it could be helpful in restaurants. Not only can you order and pay without waiting on a waiter/waitress, but you can add food to your check as you go along, even if the waiter/waitress has disappeared (which happens A LOT when a restaurant is busy).
Another amazing use of this table top touchscreen computer is the fact that it can entertain you too! All of the computers can entertain either yourself or your children with interactive games. Not only do these have games but they can be spilt into separate screens so multiple people can use it at the same time. This would be great if you have multiple children so they do not fight over the touch screen. Not only will the touch screen have games, it will have internet so you are able to check your Facebook or your other email or other life essentials in our fast moving, technologically advanced world!
One downfall of this idea though is the loss of jobs. Many are concerned that with the influence of technology, many people will lose their jobs and their livelihood. Though it is not ideal that people lose their job to technology, some view it very necessary. Because Technology can reduce the amount of human mistakes which therefore make the process of going into a restaurant more efficient. The jury is still out though of what people really think of this idea because though this technology isn’t new, the idea of using it in this way is.
If y’all have time you should check out the link to the demo video!! Here it is!
http://tapcode.net/
Sources:
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jan2007/sb20070123_902747.htm
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