Mobile technology can change the world – or help people express themselves with art and community. Roland Tanglao discusses an assortment of mobile-themed projects and  open-source technology initiatives undertaken by Raincity Studios and partners – primarily in context of enriching Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, engaging Whistler’s transitory residents, and enlivening Vancouver Art Gallery’s FUSE program, plus providing tools to cultural animators in divergent communities.

The future is present: Mobile Non-Profit Campaigns and Projects (15MB, 128K mp3, 16:01)

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Mobile technology can change the world – or at least help people express themselves with art and improve safety too. Raincity Studios’ Support Services Coordinator and digital experimentalist, Roland Tanglao discuss an assortment of mobile-themed projects and initiatives with host DaveO including:

• Sift Tool
• Mobile Muse
• Vancouver Art Gallery Fuse night
• Homeless Nation
• Fearless City
• Phones for Fearless campaign
• Recorded with Griffin iTalk iPhone app Twitter: @griffintech run by @davedelaney(Canada’s un-consular to Tennessee)

Originally released by Dave O for Raincity Studios, Dec. 24, 2008.