Objects are powerful prompts to memory, and emerging technical capabilities are making it possible for our objects to not just provoke, but to capture and echo back our stories, even when our own memories start to fail us. An interdisiplinary team from Bristol University have been working co-designing intelligent objects with older people in care homes to build a sense of community and shared experience through a cooperative exploration of their life history stories.

The team will be joining us in the Studio to share some of their findings and demo some prototypes, including an interactive musical cushion, creative tokens for exchange and a print on demand book containing audio and video triggers, 

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