What if we could make paper interactive, connect it to the Internet and update print content? For the last 18 months researchers and industry partners have been working with local communities on a project called Interactive Newsprint.  Here they've explored the emerging technology of paper electronics and conductive inks to bring locally focussed and generated news to communities.

Studio resident Tom Metcalfe has recently arrived in the studio after working as Lead designer on this project within the Product Research Studio at the University of Dundee.  He will share with us the background to the project, their findings and perhaps even give a live demonstration!

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’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk