When writing about sensorial interaction I got interested in these talking posters.

Apparently a good old infrared sensor hooked up to an audio player did the job. It’s out there for quite a while (since 2003) but looking at the news on the admedia blog, it seems like it recently got it’s break through.

With the right audio clips, it’s an idea that’s pretty likable for me. Imagine these adds playing from a poster in the bathroom when you approach:

Wella hair products:

“And don’t forget to wash your hands after touching that thing”

Terminator 3:

“An other couple of pints, and.. you’ll be back”

Futurama:

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