Talk:Existing Technology/@comment-32175668-20170615093306

A lot of immersive experiences Ive been to don't allow the use of mobiles as it can ruin an atmosphere if everyone is taking pics and texting in a setting where this wouldn't suit, secret cinema give you wallets to put them in so you don't open them, it may not be necessary for the pub but I had a couple of thoughts that could be nice for deterring the constant use of phones in the pub.

We could have little book phone cases (basically hollow books) that people are given when they enter to put their phone in so at least when they are texting it looks like they are looking in a spell book. These could be books in different colours and titles, people would still probably take them out to take pics though.

Or little leather pouches that can hang off their bag or belt so it matches the feel of the place,

Maybe a cheat on the table that opens in a magical way and people can store their modern tech in there, maybe the wands open it?

I think if there is a photo opportunity using our own tech it might mean people don't use their phones as much, like an old world type camera or a magical floating 90s camera.

On the other hand photos posted by travellers to the pub on social media will be good for the pub but gingerline, secret cinema, grimm tales etc have been sold out and didn't rely on this. I would think the air of mystery would be an attracting point. Cahoots does allow pics though so there's a place that is dripping in style and otherworldliness that allows it and I don't think it takes too much away from the ambiance.