08/31/2026
What happens when you take one of the most technical, screen-heavy environments and… tell people to touch grass? 🌱
For MongoDB.local Build Fest in San Francisco, we helped bring MongoDB’s vision for the agentic AI era to life by creating playful, analog moments designed to get developers out from behind their screens and into the experience.
Cookie Captcha Machine – Prove you’re not a robot, get a fortune cookie. We even used Claude to code the interactive experience.
Race Car Track – Friendly competition, community connection, and a custom RC car for the daily winner.
Touch Grass Plinths – A literal reminder to take a break from the screen. Less screens, more green.
Outdoor Oasis – A moment to step outside, slow down, and reconnect with the world beyond the code.
The result? Plenty of smiles, photos, friendly competition, and genuine engagement from attendees and the MongoDB team alike.
Because in a world increasingly run on AI, the most memorable moments are still the human ones.