We Are All Temporarily Enabled, with Phillip Tiongson
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What if accessible design was for everybody, starting with … ourselves?   What if we are all only temporarily enabled? How can a broader philosophy of access benefit every visitor? What does a WWII veteran have in common with a mom carrying a baby? Could TikTok and the rise of “quiet social media” teach us something we missed?   Phillip Tiongson (Potion) joins host Jonathan Alger (C&G Partners) to discuss the realization that “We Are All Temporarily Enabled”. Along the way: interactive cinema, a change of heart, and the story of a tippy boat.  How to Listen: Subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts. Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G Talking Points:   1. We are all temporarily enabled 2. Accessibility is a state of mind, not a bar to clear 3. Accessibility enhances access for all 4. The example of open captions 5. There is no ADA for stories 6. The role of the “expert user”   Guest Bio:   Phillip R. Tiongson, CEO of Potion, is a Filipino American designer and leading authority on interactive technology that merges physical and digital elements. Phillip’s work has shaped the field at large. His award-winning projects have preceded mainstream versions of touch surfaces, position-based apps, and smart environments. Phillip holds an MS from MIT Media Lab, an MFA in Film Directing from Columbia, and two patents for interface design. He has been honored by AAM, SEGD, Fast Company, MUSE, Comm Arts, SXSW, and ADC. His clients include the Museum of Science and Industry, Richard Avedon Foundation, Smithsonian Networks, The Field Museum, and Nike.   See you there!   Warmly, Jonathan   - - - - - - - - - - - - -About: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger.  This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture.  Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links:   [email protected] https://www.potiondesign.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/philliptiongson/   Show Contact:   https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger [email protected] https://www.cgpartnersllc.com   Newsletter: Like the episode? Subscribe to the newsletter! Making the Museum is also a short newsletter on exhibition planning for museum leaders, exhibition teams, and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe at: https://www.makingthemuseum.com
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