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Stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes from our work in experiential art and AV integration.
Hard Rock Daytona: How We Replaced a Legacy Control System with Q-SYS
One platform, one interface, a system your staff can actually use. Here's how we replaced a patchwork of outdated AV gear at Hard Rock Daytona with a unified Q-SYS architecture.
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Why Your Lobby Needs an LED Video Wall
First impressions happen in the first few seconds. Here's why leading hotels, resorts, and corporate campuses are putting direct-view LED walls at the center of their lobbies.
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LED Video Walls vs. Projection: Which Is Right for Your Space?
LED video walls and projection systems both have a place in modern AV design. Here's an honest breakdown of when to use each — from a team that's installed hundreds of both.
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Behind the Scenes: Shrimpy, the Giant LED Pirate Shrimp
How a foam-and-LED pirate shrimp became a city's official NYE mascot — and what that says about experiential art.
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How We Built a Dichroic Light Sculpture for the New American Home 2026
From concept to installation, the story behind Spectral Wake, our commissioned light sculpture for IBS 2026.
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Why Every Hotel Lobby Needs a Signature Art Piece
The lobby is your first impression. Here's why the best hotels are investing in original art installations that guests actually remember.
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The Rise of Q-SYS in Hospitality AV
Why more hotels and resorts are switching to Q-SYS for unified AV control, and what that means for the guest experience.
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Why Your Hotel Needs a 24/7 AV Helpdesk
AV problems don't wait for business hours. Here's why the best hotels and resorts are switching to dedicated 24/7 AV support.
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Commissioning Public Art: A Guide for Developers & Architects
Thinking about commissioning a large-scale art installation? Here's what developers, architects, and property owners need to know about the process from concept to unveiling.
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The Art of Light: How Dichroic Material Creates Living Color
Dichroic material splits white light into prismatic color that shifts with every angle and every hour. Here's how we use it to create installations that are never the same twice.
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360° LED: Inside the Burns & McDonnell Immersive Room
How we designed and built a 360° LED immersive room at Burns & McDonnell headquarters — a space where every wall, floor-to-ceiling, is a canvas for story.
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How We Transformed Portofino Bay's Audio Across 33 Zones
How 42 Audio Visual redesigned and deployed a 33-zone audio system across Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando — without a single night of downtime.
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What Is Experiential Design? (And Why It Matters)
Experiential design is the art of designing how people feel in a space. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how the best spaces in the world use it intentionally.
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Hotel AV Design in Orlando: What the Best Properties Get Right
Hotel AV design requires more than equipment specs. Here's how 42 Audio Visual approaches system design for resorts, ballrooms, and high-traffic hospitality spaces.
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Orlando Light Artist: Building Experiences That Stay With You
Josh Almeida is an Orlando light artist and experiential designer creating installations that make people stop, feel, and remember. From Shrimpy to Spectral Wake — here’s how art-first thinking transforms spaces.
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Corporate AV in Orlando: Systems Built to Perform, Not Just Impress
Corporate AV should do more than look good on day one. 42 Audio Visual designs systems for the long game — scalable, supportable, and built around how your team actually works.
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How to Choose an AV Integrator in Orlando (Without Getting Burned)
Choosing the wrong AV integrator costs more than money. Here's exactly what to look for — and what to avoid — when hiring a commercial AV firm for your next project.
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