Electronic Art expands with Passage to Freedom initiative

Electronic Art's participation in the "Passage to Freedom" project has resulted in new hiring and expansion.

Cincinnati-based Electronic Art is an interactive agency specializing in custom kiosk software, kiosk hardware and integrated Web sites. It recently installed interactive kiosks and custom software at the Ohio Historical Society building in Columbus, Ohio, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati as part of the Passage to Freedom initiative. The project promotes tourism to historical sites throughout the state that relate to the Underground Railroad. Visitors can get detailed information about the site and its history using touch screen interfaces, simple navigation, and focused content. The kiosks also showcase nearby points of interest and events.

Each kiosk is linked to the Web site www.passagetofreedomohio.com, and is updated with the latest information about local and regional events, such as fairs, arts and cultural festivities, and children’s activities. "The project did impact our ability to hire additional staff over the past year during development," says EA CEO Tim Burke. "We also recently hired a new employee to our programming staff, and have won a few new clients."

Writer: David Holthaus
Source: Tim Burke, Electronic Art