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Map Quests: Political, Physical and Digital

99% Invisible

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Pokemon Go

When Pokemon Go came out, the town of Akakwan was in a tizzy because it's such a small town and they weren't equipped to handle the sudden influx of people like walking all over the streets. Instead of revitalizing the town, it completely destroyed commerce. This shift in business eventually trickled down into Lauren's artwork as she tried to make things that were more palatable to more people. And I think just you know, more boring. It wasn't serving my art at all.

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