The light weight and high strength of composite materials such as Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) means that more and more applications for its use are being developed, from cars, to aircraft, to bridges. Bristol has played an important role in the history of these materials, and now hosts a world-leading research group at the University of Bristol (UoB), and the UK’s National Composites Centre (NCC).

Designer and Studio resident, Tom Metcalfe will present some of the developments of his recent micro-residency at NCC and UoB. His work explored the ideas of craftsmanship, sustainability and the complementary processes of traditional tailoring and composites manufacture.

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 just before the talk. Send an email to studio@watershed.co.uk to book your place on a tour.