Smart Urban Spaces Helsinki is now more than a blog!
After writing about our project pilots during the summer we at Forum Virium Helsinki considered that it is time for a change. We decided to change from a blog to a webpage about Smart Urban Spaces...
View ArticleGreetings from daycare!
During the fall, Nappula has been rolling in the two daycare centers in Herttoniemi. While the plans are to continue the pilot during next spring and take on more groups from the existing daycare...
View ArticleHappy passengers in Hernesaari
The Walk and Feel pilot got good feedback from the passengers although areas for development still exist. Plans for next summer are to develop the service further based on the experiences from last...
View ArticleTag spotting in Helsinki
During the Christmas holidays, while having a brunch at Primula, I noticed them using a mobile dimension to share information to customers. Small ad-stands on the tables invite the customers to try...
View ArticleWDC Helsinki app through NFC
World Design Capital Helsinki is using NFC tags to download the mobile app! The mobile application showing the digital programme of the design capital year has been available for download for a while....
View ArticleTaking over a new citymedia with NFC
We have considered NFC as a means to easily access a new media space. As a continuum of the cityscape, with a tap of your phone, you could easily access new, useful services. This is the starting point...
View ArticleNappula’s -application in the finalists of mobile & contactless awards 2012
Finalists for the mobile and contactless awards for 2012 were announced including familiar companies & concepts. The awards, announced in the end of April in London are divided into over 10...
View ArticleTaking over a new citymedia – Debriefing Open Forum 14.3.
We were gladly surprised of the success of Open Forum event held on 14th of March. The City Planning Departments auditorium was full of people from distinct fields. We had a variety of speakers with...
View ArticleHernesaari waking up for the summer!
Hernesaari welcomed its first cruise ships a bit over a week ago and now the new season is starting to wake up the area once again. What has changed is the harbor area. Now the shops are even closer to...
View ArticleHelsinki Bookmarks – collaborating with a team of IDBM students
We believe that digital tags can provide a new dimension to the cityscape. NFC tags placed at key locations around the city can open up a new media space by offering local, digital content to the...
View ArticleWDC Helsinki app through NFC
World Design Capital Helsinki is using NFC tags to download the mobile app! The mobile application showing the digital programme of the design capital year has been available for download for a while....
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