A microscopic image of blue algae cells against a black backdrop. They glow with a blue luminescence.

Breathing With Algae

part of Lunchtime Talks

Talk

Please note: This event ended on 30 January 2026

In this Lunchtime Talk Jon Somerscales and Andrew Stone from Studio Blue Green will join us in the Pervasive Media Studio to share insights from designing their immersive installation Phycologica in collaboration with living algae. Phy­co­log­i­ca is an inter­ac­tive, immer­sive instal­la­tion show­cas­ing microalgae’s abil­i­ty to capture and store car­bon through the ani­mat­ing pow­er of breath. 

Through their experience design and creative technology Studio Blue Green amplify and recentre living systems creating impactful, planet-first interventions, encouraging environmental stewardship and ecological consciousness.

About Studio Blue Green

Studio Blue Green is a collaboration between Jon Somerscales, Experience Designer & Interaction Prototyper and Andrew Stone, Creative Producer for Art-Science Collaborations. 


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