This lunchtime talk is guest presented by Objects Sandbox producer, Tom Metcalfe

Designer Dean Brown joins us to introduce his current project The 7 Lamps of Making for which he re­visited John Ruskin’s essay The 7 Lamps of Architecture (1849) as a guide for 21st century making. Dean draws interesting comparisons between Arts & Crafts (1860 ­1910) and The Maker Movement. His 7 lightings artifacts, including their methods of making, illustrate Ruskins principles in practice, proposing how a new generation of makers might initiate a dialogue with, and learn from Arts & Crafts theory. 

Dean Brown is a London based designer with an interest in cultural artifacts, narrative driven installations and concept retail. Alongside his own practice he was a long term design resident and senior consultant for Fabrica (2010­-14) a Design Research Centre based in Treviso, Italy. His work has been exhibited internationally at the Milan Furniture Fair, ICFF New York, London Design Festival, the V&A and Design Museum, London.

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