Art and Culture

Political flames

On August 30, 2012 By Paul Fillingham

Alan Sillitoe’s negative perception of the Olympic Games seem strangely at odds with the egalitarian spectacle and self-depreciating humour that characterised the opening ceremony of London 2012.

Today we mourn the passing of former astronaut Neil Armstrong who was of course the first man to walk on the moon. The space race provided a backdrop to my childhood. JKF’s dream made real – putting a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth.

Creative thinking in North Nottinghamshire

On January 4, 2012 By Paul Fillingham

Thinkamigo smart marketing is the new name for dreamtargets.

Google calls time on free Maps

On October 27, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

Google just redrew the map for locative media.

Does iCloud have a silver lining?

On October 12, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

OK I’ve updated iTunes ready for my iPhone’s iOS5 upgrade and all the tasty new features and iCloud goodness that comes with it.

Facebook App for iPad review

On October 11, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

It’s been a long time coming but the new Facebook for iPad App is finally here!

Mobile design cycle

On August 23, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

Guardian journalist Chris Arnot and photographer David Sillitoe take the ‘Saturday Night and Sunday Morning’ interactive trail across the city of Nottingham.

Techno tutu

On June 25, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

The latest poster campaign by English National Ballet is using a QR and short-code URL service.

What is a QR Code?

On June 25, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

This practical demonstration shows how QR codes are being used to trigger media playback on smartphones at Newark Air Museum

Embed with Albert

On June 2, 2011 By Paul Fillingham

Here’s a working example of an embedded Empedia guide I created for Sir George Gilbert Scott’s neo-gothic masterpiece; the Albert Memorial in London’s Kensington Gardens.