The Impact of Screens on Holiday Experiences
I explore the mixed reactions to an innovative screen display by the seaside. Whilst many found it invasive, I see the potential for screens to be a powerful medium when used thoughtfully. My aim is to promote healthy screen usage rather than provoke negative sentiments.
Key Takeaways
- A seaside screen display sparked significant online debate.
- The post gained traction but highlighted negative perceptions of screens.
- I advocate for screens as a beneficial tool when used responsibly.
Topics
- Digital Signage
- User Experience
- Innovation
Transcript
It was kind of funny and kind of weird, right? They're all for over a week. I just kept seeing people moaning about how much they hate to see a screen on holiday. I had a hit post on LinkedIn. It was a recent post. It was actually someone else's content. I'd seen a video of screen floating on a boat by the seaside advertising. For me, it was quite interesting because just as an engineering feat, putting a screen on the sea is actually quite difficult. So I was kind of impressed with it and didn't really think much more about it. I stuck up the post, and then the views started to get through the roof. But more importantly, the comments came in thick and fast. The vast majority of the comments were negative. People did not like the idea of seeing a screen at the seaside, and I kind of get that, although I must admit some seaside views are not that beautiful, if you ask me. People were interpreting it as something that was invasive to a moment of relaxation, which being on the beach with your family or friends really should be. Anyway, I suppose if you look at my data on LinkedIn, this is one of the most successful posts I've ever had. However, this is not really what my mission is. I want to promote the use of screens in a healthy way. I want screens to be understood as a medium that can be really powerful and useful rather than annoying people. So I'm gonna resist the urge to show you screens flying with drones. Okay, maybe this little bit. Have a look at that, it's quite fun. But my job is not to divide people's opinions and make them hate screens. I want to educate people. I want to promote really healthy screen usage, and I think they can be a real force for good. So I'm not gonna do many more videos like this, even if the statistics show me that it was a hit post. Doesn't matter.