Technology and the environment

Technology in the Environment of the Factory Interactive

Technology in the Environment

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Technology in the Environment of The Factory Interactive

The purpose of the field trip is to understand and experience the relationship between technology and the environment of Miami. The purpose is to also gather information about the trip site, The Factory Interactive.

The Factory Interactive is a digital design agency. Human beings interact with and use technology very often in this setting. Many of the appliances are digital, such as the thermostat, lighting control, and security/surveillance. This is in addition to the technology used exclusively for design purposes. This is an environment where technology is in the forefront and the background. The technology in the forefront makes the agency function. The designers use software to alter photographs or create animations of various kinds. The technology in the background makes sure the building runs smoothly and efficiently. The alarm system and fire alarm systems were digital as well.

Technology is a part of the culture of The Factory Interactive. People are talking about the work they are doing on computers. They discuss and use applications on mobile devices to share work or further prepare a project. Employees use Bluetooth wireless earpieces and multiline phone systems in the office. Technology is both a part of the culture and also facilitates social interaction. Sometimes the social interaction is centered around the technology or a product that the technology can produce.

This was a friendly and upbeat environment. People who work there seem very comfortable using technology in their daily lives as part of their profession. There were some people there whose jobs did not involve much interaction or use of technology. I think that is valuable. It is like being in the world of text messages, emails, and chatrooms, and knowing a person who still writes letters on paper. The non-technological perspective can be valuable in a situation like the one in The Factory Interactive, when so much of the company activity revolves around technology.

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