Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

If you've been following the storify you have no doubt caught some intriguing snatches of what our hackers and musicians got up to. I've been catching up with each of them to find out a little more about their projects.

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

“In 53 minutes the aurora borealis should be Active.” A tweet from @Aurora_Alerts arrives as the last flakes of snow are falling outside the Pervasive Media Studios, and I find myself gazing upwards at the featureless sky wondering how this news is manifesting itself elsewhere…

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

Two more weeks into my residency and I find myself gazing at the sun, experimenting with sound, considering my prototype, and a bit more science of course.

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

In geomagnetic storms that is. These storms are the cause of the aurora, yet also have the ability to wreak havoc on our technology and affect the navigational ability of migratory animals. A curious phenomenon indeed.

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

“A solar 'superstorm' is coming and we'll only get 30-minute warning”, said a press release on the 7th February from the Royal Academy of Engineering, after analysing the UK’s preparedness for a solar superstorm.

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

With less than three weeks to go until my showcase I’m preparing to turn my solar wind data into a physical sonic experience and ‘listen to the sun’.

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

Science and art have very different objectives, how do I find the equilibrium between communicating science and making an experience for an audience?

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

i-DAT eagerly anticipates the forthcoming craft residencies. i-DAT researchers have a wealth of experience in the creation of digital artefacts. What we do parallels the work of practitioners within craft and maker domains - with it's reliance on practical skills, knowledge of materials and…

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

Thinking of submitting a project to our Craft and Technology Residencies call? Well here's an example from Autonomatic to inspire you...The Fishwick Digital Memory Box was made by Justin Marshall and co-developed with Gavin Wood, Computer Programmer from Newcastle University as part of the Bespoke…

Project blog by Rosie Cooke

Posted on Thu 26 May 2016

The recipients of Watershed's Craft and Technology Residencies are now just past the mid-way point of their work, making good progress in some delightful projects - including a Music Memory Box for people with dementia, a flying lampshade that communicates feeling, and coins that trigger invaluable…