The content of this site is not intended to condemn America; instead, it acts to illuminate a phenomenon that will greatly affect the future of American society and culture.
The pages that follow will illustrate various problems and solutions to the barriers of interpersonal relationships in public. One of the greatest causes of these divisions is the virtually universal integration of smartphones and tablets into daily life. As a result, individuals within a close distance are both mentally and physically disconnect unlike ever before.
To follow, you will find a Cellular Games PSA aimed towards teens in America. One of the most successful means of shaping the future is to stop bad habits early. The PSA is free for dispersal and utilization, with proper credit afforded, because the success of the messages depends on sharing and communicating with peers.
In addition, there is a Subway Poster used to combat the same problem: excessive cell phone use in public detracts from healthy relationships and interaction with other individuals. This poster is simple, yet effective. It acts to convey a message quickly and creatively. Because of the placement in subway and public transit environments, it will appeal to an older, more mature, and professional demographic.
Both the PSA and the Subway Poster address similar issues within society, and they both offer a very simple, yet difficult solution: put the phone down. By setting times when phone use is restricted or programming time limits per day, individuals can turn their attention to building face-to-face relationships with those around them. This, ultimately, proves to be a difficult task because America, and the majority of the world, has grown accustomed to the constant presence and instant-gratification provided by smartphones and tablets, but the task is not impossible.
The final deliverable of this site is a Motion Chart, and it presents a slightly more complex problem stemming from the use of cell phones. The chart displays the degree of personal interaction and productivity as a function of cell phone use. The page will include greater detail into the context of these observations.
Site Created and Maintained by: Wendall Horton
Last Modified: 24 November 2013
Last Modified: 24 November 2013