The Winter Olympic Games have officially started here in Vancouver, there is an incredible amount of energy in the city at this time. Over the last three years, the lead up to the games has impacted virtually all of the city’s residents. The amount of revenue generated is surely incalculable. I’ve personally worked on several projects that would never have crossed my path if the games weren’t being held here.
Here’s one of my favorites, conceptual sketches for the digital Gateway at the 2010 Commerce Centre commissioned by Vancouver’s Switch Interactive. See my portfolio post here. This once neglected utility corridor in the Robson Conference centre was transformed into a vital and interactive experience promoting BC’s technology sector. There are a couple videos of the final installation on YouTube:
