From changing how we look at places to changing the places themselves, Studio resident Tom Bennett of Interactive Places will present this talk on the company's current work.

Interactive Places create location-specific heritage apps and bring heritage properties to life with sound and light.

Set in historically resonant parts of central London, recent treasure hunt smartphone app The Chancellor’s Gold was named 'Top Game' in The Sunday Times' InGear section. The app has also featured in The Guardian’s "Apps Rush" and been reviewed in "Planet of the Apps" on BBC Radio 6’s Lauren Laverne show. The treasure? Real gold coins.

Join us to hear how Tom approached the project and locations, and the obstacles he faced.

Tom will also speak about the company's recent work creating audio-visual installations for National Trust properties Lacock Abbey and Coughton Court.

Visit the Interactive Places website for information on previous projects, and join us for the opportunity to hear more and ask questions of your own.

 
This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you haven’t been to the Studio before and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Jason@pmstudio.co.uk and we will meet you at 12.30pm for a quick tour.