The Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) for the Creative Industries ran a workshop where participants were invited to think about the barriers to SMEs to apply for TSB funding in their numerous calls. We also discussed and mapped out concerns around how to develop “internet of things” business and market opportunities in the UK. They invited… Continue reading What a creative "Internet of Things" looks like
On graduating
So for the first time in years, I went to have a proper look at design graduate work (CSM & RCA) as this is the perfect opportunity to take a snapshot of design education before the scary rise in fees when most UK students might apply outside of the UK and schools start to panic.… Continue reading On graduating
Technology is familiar because it fails
Brilliant. From Russell of course.
Say what you mean and read the book
A few weeks ago, I went to a lunch organised by 10 Downing Street hosted by Mother. This was well attended by some important members of the arts, education and advertising industries and Kieran Kumaria one of the advisors to George Osbourne ran the session. He started by stating that Mr Osbourne was a great… Continue reading Say what you mean and read the book
Colours & movement
Timo shared these with a room full of people and I especially liked these.
Lee Miller
Candid camera with Lee Miller Your browser does not support iframes. If you don’t know about her, you probably should.
Eventful
Somehow, I seem to be in the middle of organising 4 different events. Thought I’d share. 1. Lirec Secret Robot House evening which gives me an opportunity to invite my good friend Nicolas Nova (very excited to turn the tables on him for once). I’m not afraid to admit his blog is the reason why… Continue reading Eventful
Tiny Useful Things: KeyMaps
I’ve been thinking about embodied contexts for maps lately, beyond flat paper maps. I have 3 sets of keys that I carry around and I thought that a simple way of differentiating them would be to design location-relevant key rings. There’s such a familiarity with specific locations like the office, home, your partner’s home, that… Continue reading Tiny Useful Things: KeyMaps
Robots at home: the role of a more personal internet of things
I’ve been thinking about the role of product design in the upcoming flurry of domestic robot solutions that will soon be thrown at us as consumers. Some quick thoughts. 1. Roomba & AR Drone are only the beginning, the latter entering the doors of our homes through the iPhone’s compatibility. There was a lot of… Continue reading Robots at home: the role of a more personal internet of things
On CBC
CBC’s Spark program and the lovely Nora Young interviewed me about robots and internet of things. Listen here.