Author Archives: Barry

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Innovating solutions for learning in a digital age.

Unboxing My New Book on Digital Design in Museums

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Barry

Yesterday a box arrived in the mail, this time not from Amazon. Instead, it was from the publisher of my new book: Making Dinosaurs Dance: A Toolkit for Digital Design in Museums. It’s such a thrilling experience to receive a … Continue reading →

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I co-edited the new Well Played Journal on esports

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Barry

I am delighted to announce that this week the latest issue of the Well Played Journal was published, which I co-edited with Stan Altman and Nick Fortugno. It focuses on esports and community, based on the series of events I … Continue reading →

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Can generating art through AI still make me an artist if ordering food on GrubHub doesn’t make me a chef?

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Barry

“Barry made you this wonderful story,” my wife said as she handed out the home-printed book I made for my niece on the 4th night of Chanukah. “Well,” I added, “whether it is wonderful is still in question.” To which … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and Factory Tour Update

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Barry

In October I shared that I am working with the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys in Cypress Hills to explore the development of the first seltzer museum in the western hemisphere. As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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What is it Like to Intern with BJC?

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Barry

My summer intern from NYU’s Learning Tech and Experience Design program was interviewed recently about what it was like. I thought it might be nice to share it here, as a resource for my future interns and any interns you … Continue reading →

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Towards a Public Pathway for Careers in Gaming: NYC Youth and Agency (video)

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Barry

Last July, I led a panel with Nicholas Fortugno (Co-Founder & CCO, Playmatics LLC) and Ashlyn Sparrow (Assistant Director, Weston Game Lab, The University of Chicago) to explore how our two cities – NYC and Chicago – were connecting public … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Mentioned My New Book on Sondheim

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Barry

Last May I had an idea for a crazy new project. Today I saw it promoted in the New York Times. I love when that happens. Overall, it’s a lovely piece by Eric Grode, but below are the key parts … Continue reading →

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Innovations in Jewish Education: An Interview for the Adapting Podcast

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Barry

What has the last decade looked like for digital learning in the Jewish education space? How has it been impacted by the pandemic? What are the possibilities for innovation in education or will radical affordances get co-opted by the existing … Continue reading →

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7 Book Recommendations from BJC for Holiday Gifts

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Barry

Some Books I Recommend At BJC, we do more than just provide inspiring services in digital experience design and strategic planning. We also write books! I spend at least one hour a day in my writing nook. (In fact, I … Continue reading →

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Sneak peak at cover for my upcoming book on museum design

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Barry

Making Dinosaurs Dance: A Toolkit for Digital Design in Museums takes the reader behind the scenes to learn how the American Museum of Natural History innovates visitor digital engagement, highlighting design techniques used both there and at museums around the … Continue reading →

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