Interview with Jim Spadaccini

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 285
Interview with Jim Spadaccini
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 285 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Interview with Jim Spadaccini Immersive Wine Experiences: The Future of Tasting with Ideum Episode Summary: Join Kim and Mark on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as they delve into the cutting edge of wine technology with Jim Spadaccini of Ideum. Discover how Ideum is revolutionizing the wine tasting experience with its innovative interactive tasting tables. In this episode, Jim shares the story behind Ideum and its expertise in creating captivating museum exhibits. He then dives into the fascinating details of their wine tasting table technology, explaining how it enhances the user experience. Learn how the tables cater to both still and sparkling wines with their different modules, providing a unique and informative journey for wine enthusiasts. Jim also discusses the accolades Ideum has received for its groundbreaking work and how their experience in museum interactives has contributed to the development of this exciting wine technology. Looking ahead, he offers insights into the future of wine experiences and how technology like Ideum's tasting tables will continue to shape the industry. About Ideum: Ideum is a company specializing in the design and development of interactive experiences. Their wine tasting table technology is transforming the way people engage with wine, offering a blend of education and enjoyment. Learn More: Ideum: www.ideum.com The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): www.thewww.wine Cheers! Kim and Mark π·π·π·

Jim Spadaccini
Jim founded Ideum in 1999 and is the Creative Director and CEO. He helps direct Ideumβs hardware and software initiatives and provides creative direction for custom software and installation projects. Before founding Ideum, he was the Director of Interactive Media at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Ideum is a 25-year-old design firm that creates products and experiences for public spaces and other demanding environments. Ideum has created interactive exhibits for major museums and has designed experiences specifically for wine enthusiasts working with MSC Cruise lines and JCB wines. Ideum's Tasting Table, an interactive touch table with wine-tasting software, was recently released.