🤓 Interaction Nerds by UXA | S26.03

Enter the Matrix: Marty Supreme Marketing Campaign, Behind Doordash & Instacart, and Roblox's Digital Third Places.

As our world becomes increasingly digital, will we yearn for the tangible experiences we’ve left behind?

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🏓 Marty Supreme: Timothée Chalamet vs. Streaming Platforms

Written & edited by: 👽 Joelle Lee

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Marty Supreme. What comes to mind when you hear the movie title? The actual plot of the movie or the unconventional marketing escapades that occurred during the movie’s promotion? Are these the lengths theatrical releases must go to in the age of streaming?

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🛒 The Price of Convenience: Doordash & Instacart

Written & edited by: 😈 Niki Wang

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With “doordashing” replacing the term “takeout”, food delivery services like Instacart and Doordash have almost completely integrated into our daily lives. While food delivered to your doorstep is a great convenience, what are the downsides?

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🌿 Touch (Digital) Grass: Roblox & the Rise of Digital Third Places

Written & edited by: 🐸 Clarise Liu

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Last semester, we covered third spaces ranging from local cafes to co-working spaces. However, physical third spaces can be inaccessible to individuals who lack stable income and transportation. When you remove those factors from the equation, where might third places thrive? Virtual spaces!

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🤔 Who’s behind the scenes?

The editors behind this week’s issue are 👽 Joelle Lee, 🐸 Clarise Liu, 😈 Niki Wang, and 🦑 Kaitlyn Ng

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