Getting hands on with Musii

Introducing Musii: Lunchtime Talk Write-Up

Posted on Mon 8 Apr 2013

Imagine an inflatable structure, with 3 inflated arms wafting gently as the air blowing through keeps them reaching upwards. The material is warm to the touch, like a parachute or a hot air balloon. When you reach out to touch it, push it, squash it, something surprising happens. Imagine that as you…

Give me back my broken night. Photo by Jenny Davies

Studio weekly blog takeover

Posted on Fri 5 Apr 2013

After a fantastic break eating lots of chocolate, everyone’s back in the Studio and looking forward to all the exciting events taking place in April. As our usual blogger Hannah is away for the week, this is the combined effort of Vivi, Lisa and Jo and our take on life in the Studio this week.

Duncan Speakman

DCRC and Studio residents to feature at CAS/CADE Conference 2013

Posted on Wed 3 Apr 2013

CAS/CADE 2013 - Codes of Engagement will explore the changing landscape of computing as it moves further into the physical domain and impacts on the arts, design practice and teaching in an Higher Education context, as a broader range of students are able to code.


x-OSC - New hardware for creative technology: Lunchtime Talk Write-Up

Posted on Wed 27 Mar 2013

Last Friday we were joined by Studio resident Tom Mitchell, and Seb Madgwick founder of x-io Technologies. x-io Technologies is a Bristol-based company developing new hardware for creative technology.  In 2011 x-io Technologies were approached by UWE lecturer Tom Mitchell, and singer/songwriter…


No Time to Stand + Stare for the Theatre Jukebox

Posted on Tue 26 Mar 2013

“Imagine a Jukebox that plays stories instead of records, and allows you to choose only the chapters you want” [DShed]Two years ago, the Pervasive Media Studio met brother and sister duo, Stand + Stare Collective. Producers of interactive and immersive theatrical experiences, Lucy and Barney…


Makers Faires, Showcases + Shipping

Posted on Fri 22 Mar 2013

It’s been an exciting week in the Studio with preparations being made for two fantastic residency showcases, nu desine shipping the first of their


Of Mice and Multiscreen: Lunchtime Talk Write-Up

Posted on Fri 22 Mar 2013

On March 15 Studio Resident James Parker from Opposable Games gave a fantastic Lunchtime Talk about their recent multi-screen mobile game Clockwork Racers. Last year, Opposable Games released Clockwork Racers, an iOS racing game with a twist. The game allows players on multiple devices to compete…


nu desine Prepare to Mix up a Storm

Posted on Wed 20 Mar 2013

Three years after first stepping foot in the Pervasive Media Studio, residents nu desine have, just last week, shipped their first ever order of AlphaSphere Elites. This is a huge achievement for the small team who have worked tirelessly to bring their revolutionary musical instrument to…