Where Orchids Bloom In Nature and in Technology
As wisdom reminds us, you cannot protect what you have never felt. The 2026 Taiwan International Orchid Show & Floral Technology Exhibition proved exactly this: that technology, at its best, can help people feel and interact with orchids in ways that inspire them to protect and preserve what they have come to love. With more […]
The Healing Status of Flowers in teamLab Japan
“Flowers and I are of the same root, the garden and I are one.” — Zen Kōan · Philosophical foundation of teamLab’s Floating Flower Garden, Tokyo No experience on our research tour was more instructive than the immersive installations of teamLab in Tokyo. Founded in 2001 by Toshiyuki Inoko, teamLab is a collective of artists, […]
A Mission to Bring Non-Invasive Healing Home
Preface: Working with the 3D Wellness Foundation and Frogtown/Rondo Black Church Alliance, Asian Media Access has taken the lead in designing healing rooms at the Center for Wellness Technology. After touring China, Japan, and Taiwan, we gathered leading ideas in non-invasive healing — using nature, infrared light, electromagnetic frequencies, and immersive environments to ease anxiety […]
Digital Calming Rooms with Sound Healing at the Center for Wellness Technology
Series 3: How AI Imagery Becomes a Modern Mental Health Comforter The Need for New Forms of Calm In an era marked by constant stimulation, social disruption, and collective stress, the need for accessible, culturally responsive mental health supports has never been greater. Schools, community centers, workplaces, and wellness organizations are increasingly adopting diverse wellness […]
Community-Driven Design
Since late 2024, our organization has intentionally collected Social Connectedness and community wellness surveys from members, participants, and residents to inform the design of the proposed Center for Wellness Technology. To date, more than 152 surveys have been collected across community events, convenings, and engagement activities. This ongoing data collection effort ensures that the center […]