Podcast, Art Meets Tech
Hannah Wing-Bonica
Transmission Technology and Art: A Conversation ...

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Vanessa Fan, AMT Lab’s social media and marketing specialist, discusses the artistic approach to radio frequency transmissions with artists and educators Nica Ross, Lorelei DeAndriel, and Heidi Nielsen. They reflect on their time at the 2026 Art && Code: Transmissions workshop hosted by the Studio of Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. Our panel discusses their experiences with radio transmission, how it stands out as an art form, and the future possibilities of radio.

Transmission Technology and Art: A Conversation about Art & Code
Podcast, Entertainment, Media
Yao Pei
Play, Design, and Everything In-Between

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Cara Flanery and Alexann Sharp speak with Cheryl Platz, game developer, designer, and author of The Game Development Strategy Guide: Crafting Modern Video Games That Thrive, about what makes games meaningful, the motivators that drive play, and the evolving distinction between UX and UI design in the games industry. Drawing from her career at companies including Electronic Arts, Griptonite Games, Amazon, and Riot Games, Cheryl discusses how self-expression became a central motivator of play, the collaborative challenges unique to game development, and the discipline instilled by working within the hardware constraints of early handheld consoles. She also reflects on her experience as a voice actor and performer, the importance of building community before a crisis hits, and the advice she offers students and aspiring developers navigating a volatile and fast-changing games industry.

Play, Design, and Everything In-Between
Art Meets Tech, Digital Futures, Media, Podcast
Yao Pei
World Building in a Spatial era: an Interview ...

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Luna Lu speaks with Erin Reilly about the future of immersive storytelling, the transition from the mobile era to the spatial era, and the evolving relationship between AI, audience engagement, and world-building. Drawing from her work at the Texas Immersive Institute, Erin discusses how immersive media is reshaping communication, education, and entertainment through VR, AR, mixed reality, and multi-sensory experiences. She also reflects on ethical questions surrounding AI, participatory storytelling, and how emerging creators can design more inclusive and audience-centered immersive worlds.

World Building in a Spatial era: an Interview with Erin Reilly
Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Artificial Intelligence
Yao Pei
A Future View of Virtual and Surround ...

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Hales Wilson speaks with Arthur Earnest about immersive storytelling, community-centered filmmaking, and the evolving role of technology in creative practice. Drawing on his experience producing 360-degree documentaries and educational media at North Carolina State University, Arthur reflects on how immersive tools such as VR and 360 video can preserve spaces, deepen audience engagement, and amplify everyday stories. He also discusses the importance of accessibility in the arts, the realities of independent creative work, and his perspective on AI as a tool that should support — rather than replace — human creativity and storytelling.

A Future View of Virtual and Surround Experiences: an Interview with Arthur Earnest
Podcast, Art Meets Tech, Media
Yao Pei
Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview ...

In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Podcast: Tech in the Arts, Luna Lu speak with Eric Williams about the evolution of storytelling across emerging media, including VR, AR, and immersive experiences. Drawing on his work in cinematic virtual reality and the Cine-VR Lab, Eric explores how creators must adapt their narratives to different mediums, how immersive storytelling reshapes audience engagement and emotional connection, and how tools like AI are being integrated into creative workflows. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right medium for each story and reflects on the future of storytelling as both a technological and deeply human practice.

Storytelling and Immersive Media: An Interview with Eric Williams

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Transmission Technology and Art: A Conversation about Art & Code

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Transmission Technology and Art: A Conversation about Art & Code

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Vanessa Fan, AMT Lab’s social media and marketing specialist, discusses the artistic approach to radio frequency transmissions with artists and educators Nica Ross, Lorelei DeAndriel, and Heidi Nielsen. They reflect on their time at the 2026 Art && Code: Transmissions workshop hosted by the Studio of Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. Our panel discusses their experiences with radio transmission, how it stands out as an art form, and the future possibilities of radio.