Lunchtime talk write-up

Tactile Interfaces for Older People

Posted on Mon 10 Jul 2017

At this week’s Lunchtime Talk studio resident Annie Lywood introduced Bonnie Binary, a pioneering research into E-Textiles, exploring the potential of soft, interactive and decorative textile interfaces that enable older people to access and manage their immediate environment and memories. She…

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Studio blog

IGLAB & IGFEST the early years

Posted on Wed 5 Jul 2017

Free Ice Cream have re-launched IGLAB and now that IGLAB is back on the map it’s a great time to tell the story for those of you that missed it the first time around.

Project blog by Aidan Moesby

Posted on Tue 4 Jul 2017

A brief reflection on the first three visits to PMS and how my residency is developing

Lunchtime talk write-up

Inspiring Improvisation with Digital Games

Posted on Mon 3 Jul 2017

Alistair Aitcheson is a game developer who specialises in playful installations, custom-made game hardware, and interactive performances. Rather than seeing video games as an end in themselves, he sees his games as a springboard for human interaction, encouraging players to bend rules and make each…

An interactive Science Fiction story told using a chatbot.
Project blog by Hazel Grian

Posted on Fri 30 Jun 2017

Original sin: Science Fiction tropes are up-ended in this Margaret Atwood-like Young Adult story, inventively told through instant messaging.

Image of The Stick House by Raucous

Watershed's 2017 Residencies: Why you should apply...

Posted on Wed 28 Jun 2017

Our latest call for funded Residencies is currently open. To give you an idea of what they offer, we checked in with three of our past Residency participants, to find out what they are doing now...

Project blog by Angela Davies

Posted on Tue 27 Jun 2017

Robots that map and choreograph patterns of human activity using light. LEVEL has invited artist Angela Davies to explore the relationship between contemporary art and personal wellbeing

Lunchtime talk write-up

Ambient Presence

Posted on Mon 26 Jun 2017

Producer and musician Jay Auborn joined us to discuss and demonstrate the processes used to create the album 'Race to Zero'; a collaboration with musician John Matthias that sets out to create a unique and fractured sense of sonic place. Jay spoke to us about the techniques used to realise the…