Meeting with Meredith
Present the new interactive signage system built for TrainTastic — a QR-code-controlled, self-hosted display platform designed to replace the previous setup with something more reliable, more flexible, and fully under our control.
TrainTastic already has 4.8 stars across 1,500+ Google reviews — the new signage system puts that directly in front of every visitor with a dedicated "What People Are Saying" page.
★★★★★ 4.8 / 5
Based on 1,500+ Google Reviews
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
| 5 min | Welcome & context — brief recap of where the previous setup fell short, and what this new system solves |
| 15 min | Live demo — scan the QR code, browse through the exhibit pages (including the new reviews page), show the branded layout, and demonstrate the automatic timeout back to the main screen |
| 10 min | Content management walkthrough — how new content gets added or updated (no developer required for day-to-day changes) |
| 5 min | Reliability & monitoring — secure connection, automatic recovery from outages, and proactive alerts if a display ever goes offline |
| 5 min | Display & equipment options — a look at the four hardware setups available |
| 5 min | Looking ahead — flexibility for additional displays or locations as TrainTastic grows |
| 10 min | Pricing & next steps |
| 10 min | Questions & open discussion |
Four ways to physically place the display near the exhibit — the shopping list below covers what each one needs.
A ~43″ screen on an integrated floor stand, positioned beside the exhibit.
A display mounted above or adjacent to the exhibit, viewable from a distance.
A fixed side-by-side array of 3 displays instead of one — built for a glance rather than a browse. No QR code or interaction; each screen runs a rotating dashboard of local weather, news headlines, and announcements/broadcast content, aimed at guests passing by or waiting in line rather than stopping to explore.
🖥️ View Live ExampleFor the big open space up front — one large display (1920×1080 or 4K) instead of a small screen near an exhibit, set to greet guests and build excitement before they even reach the floor. Two samples below: a generic dashboard-style example, and a custom concept built specifically around TrainTastic's own branding and programs.
Sample 2 is a custom concept built around TrainTastic's real branding and programs — it auto-rotates through a welcome screen, exhibit highlights, learning programs (Homeschool STEM Days, Tykes & Trains, summer camps, field trips), birthday party rooms, guest reviews, and a "before you head in" tips screen. Built as a fluid 16:9 canvas so it works at 1080p or 4K without changes.
All equipment is supplied and installed by DSMS — this ensures commercial-grade, always-on-rated hardware throughout, and a fully supported install.
Simple, per-player pricing — no bundled tiers, just the actual line items.
For this rollout: DSMS buys and configures the player, then ships it to Meredith already set up — she just plugs in power and HDMI and switches the display's input. The signage URL is already running, so there's nothing to install or set up on her end.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Player Setup | $250 one-time, per player | Covers DSMS purchasing and configuring the player before it ships — arrives ready to plug in, no on-site setup needed. |
| Platform & Hosting | $40/mo or $400/yr | Per player. $40/mo billed monthly ($480/yr total), or $400/yr if paid annually upfront — a $80/yr savings. |
| Software Patching | $250/yr per player | Covers all software updates and patches to keep the player current. |
| Uptime Monitoring | Included | DSMS monitors every player and emails Meredith any time a display goes down or comes back online. |
| Content Creation | $65/hr | Optional — new graphics, video edits, or page updates beyond the included platform. Capped at $2,500/mo; anything above that is discussed and approved first. |
| Larger Projects | Custom quote | Bigger builds (new exhibit pages, additional locations, custom features) are scoped and bid as a project rather than billed hourly. |
A full write-up of how the signage system works, how content gets updated day to day, and the reliability and safety measures behind it — the same documentation DSMS uses internally to maintain this system.
📄 View Full DocumentationA separate, upcoming meeting agenda covering the next phase — a 7 ft × 10 ft-footprint, 6-panel video wall extending this same signage platform to a much larger canvas.
📺 View Video Wall Project AgendaMeredith has a clear picture of what the system does, how easy it is to keep content updated, and what it would look like to move forward together — with a follow-up plan for next steps agreed before the meeting ends.