Lunchtime Talks are a series of informal presentations at Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio. They normally take place at 13:00 on a Friday, are free and are open to everybody who is interested in what they do. Come along, bring a sandwich, and get to know more about the Studio community, current and up-coming projects, or residents' work.

In this week's talk studio resident Annie Lywood will introduce Bonnie Binary, which is 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 will talk about her current Brigstow-funded project, and welcomes feedback about the potential of tactile interfaces to enable user-friendly control of useful technology in the home.

Annie specialises in using her design and making skills to create bespoke costumes, objects and interactive surfaces to create meaningful, tactile encounters. She also runs workshops and introductory courses to help others get started combining textiles and technology.

The Pervasive Media Studio is located within the Watershed building. Let us know if you'd like a tour and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to studio@watershed.co.uk

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