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January 17, 2020

CES 2020 Recap: Celebrating the Future of Technology

Over the years, 900lbs has made our presence known at the Consumer Electronics Show, the largest global stage for technology. For us, it is a chance to interface with our Clients, engage strategic partnerships and immerse ourselves in research. For many of our Clients, the event is a giant-sized opportunity for them to showcase their latest innovative products, services and…

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January 7, 2020

900lbs Highlighted in Dallas Innovates Magazine

900lbs was highlighted four times in Dallas Innovates' recent print edition: The "Tech Talent Issue!" Our unique and super-creative office environment was showcased in the "Office Envy" section. Sitting next to photos of some of the largest organizations in DFW, IBM and Toyota, sits an image of an interactive and collaborative experience in our lab. (p. 20) "We Love Dogs In Dallas-Fort…

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January 7, 2020

Get To Know 900lbs: Teddy

What do you do at 900lbs? I am the Director of Security here at 900lbs. What do you do for fun? I enjoy playing games. I really like fetch. Sometimes if I can reach my Mom's sock in a drawer.. I'll grab it and try to hide it from her. It is fun. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas,…

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December 18, 2019

900lbs of Holiday Cheer at DFW Airport

With the new year quickly approaching, 900lbs has been hard at work setting up and installing two interactives experiences at DFW Airport with an expedited turn-around. Our shared mission - to entertain travelers during the busy holiday season. In Terminal B, we launched an updated version of our white-label DFW Holiday VR game that premiered during DFW's Holiday Party last…

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December 11, 2019

Reflection: Career Development in Experiential Marketing and Interactive Development

At 900lbs, we have a lot of experience working with college students, and we believe in young professionals’ ability to innovate, solve problems, and create incredible experiences for our clients. In fact, our head of interactive development, Steven Billingslea, teaches game development at UT Dallas, and we frequently recruit or offer internships to students from UT Dallas, A&M Viz Dept,…

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December 3, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Nick Bowker

What do you do at 900lbs? I'm a Production Designer! I help make our projects look good. What do you do for fun? Usually I'm spending time with my girlfriend! We like to hang around Dallas and find a good place for margaritas and beer. Other than that I usually play D&D once a week with the boys or spend…

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November 26, 2019

900lbs Celebrates Friendsgiving

As another successful, action-packed year comes to a close, 900lbs celebrated with a scrumptious Friends-giving lunch. In keeping with the holiday spirit, Team Members started a coat and winter-wear donation drive to help support the community during the holiday season. Team Members donated their gently used coats and purchased hats, scarves, and gloves to help those in need stay warm as temperatures…

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November 21, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Rob Carroll

What do you do at 900lbs? Associate Creative Director. I help lead our talented design team and unify all creative ideas to bring our clients' visions to life. What do you do for fun? I love spending QT with my beautiful wife and two amazing kiddos. I also have two pups that I treat like my children so we have…

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November 18, 2019

Exploring Technology and Trends at the Gartner IT Symposium

Are you one of the 9,000 innovation leaders who attended Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019? If you weren't able to make it - don't worry - we were there. Here is the 900lbs recap. (If you did attend, please drop me a note at zkidwell@900lbs.com. I'd love to connect and hear about your experience.) Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2019 is one of…

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November 8, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Steven Engel Craven

What do you do at 900lbs? Eat lots of snacks. But my job title is 3D Artist! What do you do for fun? Eat lots of snacks. I also like hiking, old school PC games, sci-fi movies and spending time with (and eating snacks with) my friends. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I'm a Dallas boy, born…

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October 31, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Nate Propp

What do you do at 900lbs? 3D Technical Artist What do you do for fun? Watch English Premier League soccer, Playing Dungeons & Dragons, Hanging out with Friends, If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in Azle Texas. It's a little bit West of Fort Worth. Favorite music? This is always a hard question. There is…

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October 25, 2019

900lbs Presents at the TMAC Smart Manufacturing Conference

On Tuesday, October 22nd, members of 900lbs team had the opportunity to attend and present at the TMAC Smart Manufacturing Conference. Angelica Ortiz, Experience Designer at 900lbs, presented on the topic of “Driving the Future of Manufacturing: Art of the Possible with Technology Powered By People”. During her presentation, she discussed three core challenges the manufacturing industry faces: skills gap,…

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October 14, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Abby Spears

What do you do at 900lbs? I'm an Account Manager - out here on the front lines helping clients from a variety of industries achieve their goals in cool, unique ways that generate buzz. What do you do for fun? I'm always down for anything dog-related - I love hanging with my own hoodrat pups (they're the best...most of the…

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October 2, 2019

900lbs Launches Hall of Heroes Touch Wall at McKinney ISD Stadium

Last year, McKinney ISD cut the ribbon with the opening of their brand new, 12,000 seat multi-use stadium. For opening season in the new stadium, 900lbs created energetic, impactful visual content for the stadium's video wall and ribbon boards, which you can read about here! As part of the pursuit to deliver fans with the best experience possible, Shawn Pratt, Athletic…

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September 26, 2019

900lbs Participates and Wins Royal Caribbean Hackathon Event

900lbs recently participated in Royal Caribbean’s Hackathon Event held September 22nd - 23rd at WeWork in Miami, Florida. Twelve teams from Royal Caribbean, including the 900lbs Safety Command Center team, participated in this 24-hour Hackathon Event. Team 900lbs consisted of Heather Jones (Director of Client Services), Steven Billingslea (Director of Interactive Development), Mitchell Massey (Sr. Producer and Strategist) and Ayana…

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September 12, 2019

900lbs Partners With Activision For GME Conference 2019

Activision is always a big part of the annual GameStop Store Leaders’ Conference, and for the last 8 years, the gaming giant has tapped the 900lbs visual content team to create a huge impact at the event. Every year, 900lbs partners with the Activision team to develop funny video parodies that not only celebrate the GameStop/Activision partnership and drive excitement…

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September 10, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Kevin Co

What do you do at 900lbs? I'm an Interactive Developer. What do you do for fun? Rock climbing trips down to Austin, Arkansas, or wherever we're itching to go. D&D every Sunday. Netflix dates on Skype. And the occasional video game weekend/Netflix binge session. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in Garland just northeast of…

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August 27, 2019

Immerse Yourself in The New DXC Partners Room

The 900lbs team recently launched a game-changing sales tool for DXC Technologies and their partner account executives. This newest installation in the DXC Technology Regional Briefing Center in Plano, TX leverages immersive theater technology and interactive content to increase customers’ understanding of DXC’s key differentiator: A vast partnership network comprise of over 200 industry-leading strategic and solution partners. The new…

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August 22, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Nicholas Garces

What do you do at 900lbs? I create complex motion graphics, composite high-resolution footage, and integrate simulated 3D graphics. What do you do for fun? I spend most of my time playing guitar, hanging out with friends, or exploring a new video game. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in a small town just northwest…

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August 19, 2019

“Emerging Technologies Transforming Training in Manufacturing”

On Wednesday, August 7th, members of the 900lbs team had the opportunity to collaborate with TMAC for their August Learn @ Lunch event. Steven Billingslea, Interactive Development Director, presented to a room of manufacturing professionals on how emerging technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) are transforming training in manufacturing. The presentation focused on…

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August 13, 2019

900lbs Hosts Intern From Madrid

900lbs recently hosted Jaqueline Farrach, an international University student from Madrid, Spain, for a fun-filled 2-week internship. Our team was excited to immerse her in our development process and our team culture. Our goal was to show her the many ways in which 900lbs is creating results-driven, innovative interactive experiences for our clients. Jaqueline is interested in pursuing a career…

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August 8, 2019

“Using AI to Build Today’s and Tomorrow’s Leaders”

On Monday, August 5, 2019, the 900lbs team attended the CCJF (Charles C. Jackson Foundation) Annual Conference. This year, our client and friends at BSA Northern Star Council's Basecamp hosted the event. And, 900lbs was invited to be the keynote speaker. Mitchell Massey, Sr. Interactive Producer and Strategist for 900lbs, presented on the topic of “Using AI To Build Today’s…

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July 11, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Bryan Greene

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgreene What do you do at 900lbs? I'm an Account Manager. Every day I get to work with some amazing clients to achieve their goals with cutting-edge technology! What do you do for fun? I love tactile things; playing guitar, painting, and especially taking photos. Film photography has taken over my life in a big way. I also make short…

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July 10, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Zach Kidwell

What do you do at 900lbs? I help grow our business by helping clients bring their brand to life. What do you do for fun? We have two kids under 2 ½ - Jack & Layne. Making them laugh or vice versa is the best. I also really enjoy building and creating things with my hands. If you didn’t grow…

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July 9, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Angelica Ortiz

What do you do at 900lbs? I’m an Experience Designer, which involves anything from research, moodboards, and storyboards to creative concepting, sound design, and prototyping. I am passionate about not only creating exceptional experiences that solve problems, but making memories that people remember for a lifetime. What do you do for fun? Ballroom dancing! It’s been a passion of mine…

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June 21, 2019

International Visitor Leadership Program visits 900lbs

Dallas is known to be one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Southern United States. With an economy that has grown increasingly over the years it has allowed even more opportunities for entrepreneurial innovation. Our city has built an inclusive entrepreneurial culture that recognizes diverse talent and promotes economic growth in our area, and 900lbs is proud to be…

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June 13, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Jeff Giron

What do you do at 900lbs? Manage the production flow of various projects. What do you do for fun? Basically an all-around nerd. Board games, video games, anime, sci-fi, fantasy, love it all. In a lot of ways I'm a kid that never grew up! If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I was born in Boise, ID but…

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June 13, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Ayana Atha

What do you do at 900lbs? Design graphics and other cool things! What do you do for fun? When I'm not binge watching Netflix or baking, you can catch me sipping margs on a patio or checking out local breweries with my friends. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I was born in Sacramento, California, and moved to…

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May 2, 2019

Perot Museum Social Science VR Experience

900lbs has been a part of the Dallas-based Perot Museum of Nature and Science since its inception in 2012. Our team at 900lbs created large-scale visual content and interactive elements for the largest exhibit in the Museum, The Run Exhibit. As the Museum has evolved over the years, 900lbs has designed several other exhibits and experiences in its halls as…

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April 10, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Ossiris Avalos

What do you do at 900lbs? I’m the User Interface Designer What do you do for fun? I have a very close group of friends. We’re scattered all over the U.S but when we manage to all be in one city at the same time, we’re in for an EPIC time. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I…

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April 1, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Jasmine Farrel

What do you do at 900lbs? I drink tea and design things (Designer). What do you do for fun? I like to watch horror movies, rock climb, see live music, snuggle my cat, watercolor, and watch X-Files. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Where do you hang out in your…

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February 12, 2019

DFW Holiday VR Challenge

The holidays can be stressful. With everything from travel to gifts on the brain, it can be easy to forget the very people who make it all possible. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airpor is the fourth busiest in the world and is responsible for nearly 1850 flights a day. With all this in mind, they take time every year to show…

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January 7, 2019

Get To Know 900lbs: Josh Morrison

What do you do at 900lbs? I am a Creative Producer. What do you do for fun? Video games, dancing, sports, board games, or anything competitive are usually my go-to’s for fun. Outside of that, anything is fun with the right crowd. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in Oakland, California. For those that don’t…

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December 17, 2018

Creating Vista Terrains in Unity 2018 LW SRP with World Machine

The new release of Unity 2018 brought some awesome new features to the desk and we’ll be using those today along with World Machine to set up some terrain. We’ll also be showing some set up with the shader graph to bring your terrain to life in the VR Lightweight SRP. Since our studio deals heavily in XR, this process…

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November 26, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Daniel Colina

What do you do at 900lbs? Interactive Development and Programming What do you do for fun? I play video games, invest time in friendships, work out, read, and sleep. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in Waco, and was a missionary kid for a bit when I was younger, so I lived out of the…

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November 21, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Alison Childs

What do you do at 900lbs? Project Manager What do you do for fun? Spending time with my kids and family is my favorite thing to do! I like to stay active, so I'm always finding new events and places for us to explore around town...especially restaurants, I love food! Oh, and travel, I'm always up for an adventure! When I do have downtime for myself I…

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November 8, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Bryar Bennett

What do you do at 900lbs? I started as an intern, but now I'm a Project Coordinator! What do you do for fun? I spend a lot of time drawing and reading. My roommate and I are usually homebodies, so when we do decide to wander outside we don't have much of a plan. Barhopping, art shows, conventions, karaoke, and…

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October 30, 2018

900lbs of Recycling

Water is great, but plastic bottles are some of the longest lasting and most harmful threats to the environment. Recycling and reusing are encouraged in our office, so installing a filtered bottle refilling station was a no-brainer. We’re proud to announce that 900lbs has officially kept 900 plastic bottles and counting out of landfills! We have a long way to…

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October 23, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Chhewie

Name: Chhewie What do you do at 900lbs? User Experience Designer What do you do for fun? I read comic books. Play video games. Karaoke with my friends. Play Pathfinder or Dungeons and Dragons. Go to the movies. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I came to Texas while I…

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October 18, 2018

Largest Jumbotron Videos in Texas High School Football

On August 31st, McKinney ISD opened the doors to its brand-new football stadium, a $70 million labor of love for the city and the district. In anticipation of the grand opening, 900lbs partnered with the MISD Athletic Department and Director Shawn Pratt to produce high-end, impactful visual content pieces for the stadium. With the MISD Stadium’s 12,000-person capacity and largest…

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October 2, 2018

The Bridge 10-Year Anniversary IMPACT Event

On September 20th, 2018, Dallas-based homeless recovery center, The Bridge, held their 10-year anniversary event, IMPACT, at The Bomb Factory. The gala was hosted by donors Nasiba and Thomas Hartland-Mackie and featured a performance by four-time Grammy Award nominated artist, Jewel. In addition to the fine food and entertainment for the guests, The Bridge was looking for an inspirational way to educate the patrons on their impact on the homeless community in Dallas and the wide variety of services they provide.…

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September 28, 2018

900lbs Featured in Dallas Innovates Extended Reality (XR) Article

900LBS EXTENDS THE EXPERIENCE On Wednesday, September 26, 900lbs was highlighted by Dallas Innovates as a leader in XR (Extended Reality). This is a great article, and we are honored to stand alongside 7-Eleven, Cinemark and Spacee! “Agility is crucial in this fast-paced business landscape, and this puts pressure on how a team designs.” View the article here: https://dallasinnovates.com/xr-4-north-texas-companies-extend-the-experience

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July 27, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Emmar Grant

What do you do at 900lbs? I do video editing, motion graphics, 2.5D animation, 2nd Camera, MOVI assist, projection mapping, and I come in clutch. What do you do for fun? Go to art openings, build 3D projection maps, shoot micro-shorts on Super 8 and Super 16mm film, take pictures, edit YouTube videos for the Nyx Fears channel, hang out…

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July 21, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Rebecca Case

What do you do at 900lbs? As an Account Manager, my job is hanging out, having fun, and cracking wise. I’m kidding, that’s a quote from the television show, Community. Beyond quoting critically-acclaimed, but under-appreciated off-the-air television programs, I’m also responsible for serving our clients and working with the team to make sure that everything we create is the best…

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July 12, 2018

Interstate Batteries Trivia Showdown

Interstate Batteries, which operates a distributor network that supplies batteries and power solutions to over 200,000 dealers, recently reached out to 900lbs to develop a fun, interactive trivia game that could be showcased at the their Annual Distributors’ Conference in Long Beach, CA from June 7-11. The goal was to provide not only entertainment, but also to educate distributors on why National…

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June 7, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Alex Parker

Name:Alex Parker What do you do at 900lbs? I am a 2D/3D Artist. What do you do for fun? I love to rock climb, read German books, and pretend I know how to roller skate. If you didn’t grow up in Dallas, where? I grew up in Coppell (about 30 minutes from D-Town), and the Dallas skyline will always be…

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May 22, 2018

900lbs of BBQ

At 900lbs, we work hard. And, we play hard! We do our best to make sure that we balance opportunities to have some fun together. Sometimes it can be a challenge to have all of our team members at every event, since we are often on the road launching amazing new work for our clients. However, culture and team-building activities…

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May 21, 2018

Get To Know 900lbs: Jonathon Wigley

Name: Jonathon Wigley What do you do at 900lbs? I am a programmer and work with our team to build interactive solutions that we produce for our clients. What do you do for fun? I enjoy expanding my knowledge in video game development and playing video games. I also like watching anime and going to Cons. If you didn’t grow…

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May 14, 2018

Innovation Cocktail Party at NTT DATA

900lbs recently hosted an exclusive innovation gathering at NTT DATA’s new Collaboration Center on May 3, 2018. We invited clients, friends and colleagues from a diverse range of industries to join us as we celebrated a night of innovation, showcasing how 900lbs helps clients create immersive storytelling experiences that take customers on a journey that drives results. Together we enjoyed cocktails and catered fare…

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April 25, 2018

Check out the New Vive Pro VR Headset

At 900lbs, we're always staying ahead of the curve with the newest in emerging technologies. R&D is always happening in our studio. We recently got a shipment of the newest Vive Pro VR headsets! It is truly an exciting time as virtual reality gains more business use case applicability.