With a background in architecture, Newman guided students to think about how the environment helps shape behavior and activities. Each team presented their poster-board concepts for the space, accentuating the profound positive impacts of integrating an adaptable music program with state-of-the-art technology to not only enhance well-being, learning and cognitive function but also contribute to an overall sense of joy and satisfaction.

On the second day, an array of captivating elements from the poster boards, including color schemes, adaptable furniture, artificial intelligence innovations and a mobile music lab, were exhibited at the Best Point Madisonville space.

Newman emphasized the inclusive approach:

“We extended invitations to UC and NIS student teams, as well as community members, encouraging them to explore these displays and inquire about the concepts,” Newman said. “Community members, the Best Point Madisonville staff, students and Cincinnati Arts and Technology Studios personnel voted to identify the elements from posters that best engage and captivate the space’s participants. It was a successful event, and we hope to establish CREATE as an annual tradition.”