…Play is vital to human beings. However, there's something even more crucial that often goes unnoticed…..
……Instead of a future of roads and cars, the founders want to see the city as a large sandbox playground to learn and discover. Sencity is built on an implicit belief that people are good and want to be good citizens and good neighbors. I guess I too want to be part of that desire to make the world a better place and to work with people and teams that I enjoy spending time with. Who would not want that as well?…..
…Games are intricate constructs designed to entertain and engage. They present us with tasks and achievements that straddle the line between fun and compelling work. While games are enjoyable, they're also work in the sense of the effort players invest. This delightful and immersive exploration of new realms offers both a distraction from our reality and an inspiration drawn from virtual worlds. In game design, the objective extends beyond mere task completion; there's a need to craft a narrative of progression that, despite challenges and frustrations, culminates in joy and satisfaction….
…Travel also featured prominently in our recent activities. Due to business endeavors in Australia, team members journeyed between Shanghai and Sydney, paving the way for valuable overseas interactions and opportunities.
….Health experts consistently advise the importance of physical interactions, changing stationary postures, and engaging in social and intellectual interactions throughout the day. These elements are vital to keep us mentally agile and physically limber. While exercise is crucial, it doesn't necessarily require intense regimens like CrossFit, Ironman, or marathons. For many, regular walks and consistent, brief physical activities during the day might be more beneficial than prolonged intense workouts….
…Post-lockdown, consumers will indulge in minor, affordable pleasures. These purchases, whether tangible goods or experiences, offer a respite from the ongoing challenges.
Although an initial shopping spree might occur post-lockdown, it's likely to be short-lived. However, consumers will continue to reward themselves with small treats, valuing experiences over possessions. Retailers should adjust their strategies, emphasizing experiences that foster brand loyalty and community engagement.
In upcoming articles, we'll delve into the post-pandemic impact on other sectors, from food and beverage to travel and entertainment. We'll also release a white paper offering specific solutions for the evolving retail landscape….
….We soon learned that we won the Gold Award, the first prize, under the category of Living, Working & Learning Environments. We were stoked, elated in fact, since the premise of the company was founded on making good civic action fun and engaging as a method to make cities more livable and healthier.
Our creative team at Sencity had the pleasure of working with Vivienne Tam for Fashion Week. We worked with Vivienne to design the projection mapping and animated content for her phenomenal show.
A strong team dynamic is important for the success of a start-up as every decision made affects each person in the team. As Steven puts it, a strong effective team increases productivity of a small company like Sencity Corp. In this company particularly, team outing lead to a stronger effective team. A strong team bond naturally forces one to bring forth their best fruits. This perhaps is one of the most profound professional lesson I have learned. The bond I have for this team made long hours of work worth it.
"If you happened to pass by A/D/O, a creative space at Greenpoint Brooklyn on the morning of April 20, you might have seen people lining up and waiting to get into the Food-X Demo Day. Inside that building, several entrepreneurs from food startups were waiting to present their greatest edible inventions to the public. Our TetraBIN was there too, waiting to be fed by the crowd."