Post by Rui Jie Wang, Innovator in Residence. What began as an exciting endeavour to educate and inform the general public about the possibilities of immersive technologies like augmented reality has really evolved into something I could not have imagined. Photo courtesy of Rui Jie Wang. Over the last 10 weeks, we ran over 50 […]
Photo courtesy of Rui Jie Wang. It’s been a few weeks into this residency, and I have been reflecting and really trying to hone in on explaining the design and development process of the various Augmented Reality (AR) projects that I have worked on over the last couple of years. Although each project is unique […]
From June 17th to August 25th, North York Central Library welcomes Rui Jie Wang as our summer Innovator in Residence! Photo courtesy of Rui Jie Wang. With a background in computer science and art history, Rui Jie Wang has worked with not-for-profits, start-ups, and large companies alike to create impactful outcomes through design and most […]
We were very sorry to learn of Maker Festival’s decision to cancel this year’s event, which was scheduled for July 6 and 7 at Toronto Reference Library. In January 2019, TPL updated our programming policy with an emphasis on creating a safe space so that every one, especially the most vulnerable in our community, enjoys […]
Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship can be intimidating, but the Toronto Public Library has you covered. There are a wide range of resources like reading lists and free programs to help get you started.The library also offers panel events for niche areas, like the business of podcasting.
With the increased hype around the podcasting landscape, it’s easy to get excited about what’s next. In my book Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right (available at the Toronto Public Library), I touch upon a few areas where I predict we’ll see expansion. That includes…
By Michael Chambers, Innovator in Residence for Audio. Sitting down in the recording studio at one of the Toronto Public Library’s Digital Innovation Hubs can be confusing at first. What pieces of equipment do you need to record sound? Recording Software In my previous post I talked about the pros and cons of some of […]
Today is my last day as the Innovator in Residence in Textiles, and I’m sorry to see it end! The last 10 weeks have been an amazing experience creating and learning with all of you. To celebrate, I’d like to look back at some of the fun things we made as well as at the […]
“Hey Alexa, play me the Beastie Boys.” “Ok Google, find me a good Christmas present for a 14 yr. old girl who collects Star Wars figures.” “Greg? Greg, it appears your milk is past its expiry date. Please consider buying fresh.” – said your ‘smart’ refrigerator to you one morning. This would be even more […]
Cosplay – or costume play – is a popular way to show your love for a television show, video game, comic book, or other franchise by dressing up as a favourite character. For newcomers, though, starting such a big project can seem intimidating. Where do you begin? Whether you’re a novice starting your first cosplay […]