Posted on Tue 21 Sep 2010
Media Sandbox 2010: Keep up with the progress
Media Sandbox 2010 has just awarded seven commissions to companies from the South West to research ground-breaking ideas in open data and pervasive media. The projects include a mobile game promoting environmental awareness; a website to help wheelchair users find accessible routes through the city;…
Media Sandbox Making Space for Great Ideas
Media Sandbox 2010 has just awarded seven commissions to companies from the South West to research ground-breaking ideas in open data and pervasive media. The projects include a mobile game promoting environmental awareness; a website to help wheelchair users find accessible routes through the city; a new musical instrument and a way of controlling computer games through brainwaves and sound.
To find a full list of the brilliant projects supported through the scheme, go to www.mediasandbox.co.uk where you can also follow the participants' project journals.
There will be several opportunities to join the conversation over the next few months, including a number of open work in progress events and a major showcase in February 2011. Most of these events will take place here at the Pervasive Media Studio and provide a chance to find out more about the projects and take part in some interesting discussions around the opportunities and challenges the participants face.
Upcoming events:
29 September 2010, 2pm: Concepts, designs and inspirations
27 October 2010, 2pm: Technical challenges
17 November 2010, 2pm: TBC
Save the date: The Final Showcase will take place at Watershed, Bristol on 10 February 2011
Media Sandbox is originated and produced by iShed, part of Watershed, a cross art form organisation based in Bristol, UK. Media Sandbox is in association with Bristol City Council and Connecting Bristol's B-Open initiative and is a Creative Industries iNet programme, supported by South West Screen, ERDF and The South West Regional Development Agency.