Harvard University Smith Campus Center Interactive Experience

The Welcome Wall, at Harvard’s Smith Campus Pavilion, is an innovative digital installation designed to provide a combination of historical and current narratives to the diversity of demographics that go through this interstitial space each day. These include students, faculty, staff, Cambridge residents and general visitors.
The experience utilizes machine learning to display a flowing collection of historical and current news articles, interspersed with contextual media, creating an immersive experience reminiscent of a digital aquarium.
The content continuously evolves, offering visitors a glimpse into Harvard’s rich history and current events. Visitors can interact with the wall, navigating articles and exploring topics of interest in a visually engaging format. This interactive experience blends technology and storytelling, making the Welcome Wall a fun yet functional engagement in a public social setting.