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For more information about the Northumbria Design School: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/northumbria-school-of-design/
Theme music by: Evelina Rantanen
DesignamiteNUJul 19, 2023
Fashion Cultures: Textile-Tactility and Transformation with Julia Wilmot
In the final episode of the Fashion Cultures series we hear from Dr. Julia Wilmot about her journey as a creative and educator as well as her PhD project which explored how the tactility of wool yarns could-be improved for use in commercial fashion fabrics
Fashion Cultures: Miners' Banners with Fiona Raeside
In this episode we are joined by Fiona Raeside who shares about her journey as a researcher as well as her PhD which explores the rich culture of miners’ banners in North-East England.
Fashion Cultures: The Wondrous World of Cosplay with Anne Peirson-Smith
In this episode we are joined by Professor Anne Peirson-Smith to discuss her exploration of cosplay communities in Asia as well as a book she has co-authored on the subject called Planet Cosplay.
Fashion Cultures: The Afterlives of Clothes with Ellen Sampson
In this episode Dr. Ellen Sampson joins us to share about her research examining the relationships between clothing and bodily experience, both in museums and archives and in everyday life.
Fashion Cultures: Knit Thinking with Liz Gaston
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Liz Gaston to discuss the concept of Knit Thinking as well as her journey as a creative practitioner and researcher.
Fashion Cultures: The Technical Side of Things
In this episode we are joined by Kim Smith, Lesley- Ann Pace, and Kenny Macrae who are all technicians in the department to talk about their journeys as educators and creative practitioners and researchers.
Fashion Cultures: Slow Fashion With Alana James
In this episode we are joined by Dr Alana James to discuss slow fashion and the important role that different stakeholders play in creating a more sustainable fashion practices.
For more info on Community Clothing
Fashion Cultures: Camouflage, Colour and Contexts with Louisa Rogers
In our first episode of season 2 we are joined by Louisa Rogers to discuss her journey as an early career researcher and her current work which explores the symbolic meaning of camouflage in fashion, investigating what happens when the clothing of conflict becomes 'chic.'
For more info on the Colour Collective
Variantia Exhibition: Showcasing the Skills of Technicians
Towards the end of last year we attended an exhibition called Variantia, celebrating the unique contributions of technical staff and aimed at inspiring students, instigating new collaborations, furthering teaching and encouraging interdisciplinary research. This episode features snippets from contributors who discussed their work and impressions of the exhibition.
Interdisciplinary Research and Human Centred Design in Digital Mental Healthcare
In this episode we are joined by Tor Alexander Bruce (whose PhD was partly funded by Immersive Interactive) to talk about his approach to collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines to design immersive environments and objects which support wellbeing. For more info on Tor's work here and here.
Portfolios and Practice-based Research with Justin Marshall
In this bonus episode we visited the REF 21 exhibition and spoke with Professor Justin Marshall about the opportunity for practice-inclined academics to communicate and present their work as research. To view the portfolios submitted to the this Ref cycle: https://unnartdesignfolios.com/
Design Feminisms Exhibition: Plurality
Towards the end of last year we attended an exhibition hosted by the Design Feminisms Research Group at Northumbria. The episode features snippets from the organisers, participants and guests about their involvement in setting up the event, the work presented and impressions of the Exhibition.
Working with Local partners to develop circular economy projects with Johnny Hayes and Simon Scott-Harden
In this episode we are joined by Johnny Hayes and Simon Scott-Harden who share their insights and experiences of working within a multidisciplinary team along side local partners on the Flip Flopi project to tackle the global problem of plastic waste. For more info on the Flip Flopi Project.
For more info on the V&A Exibition
Design For Planet part 2: The power of agency and human centred approaches to tackling big problems
This episode is the second part of a special series covering some of the activities that took place at our Newcastle and London campus’ during the Design For planet Festival. It features the voices of various member of the design school community sharing their views on the importance of personal agency and prioritising human needs when trying to taking action on the climate emergency.
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-mission/design-for-planet-1/design-for-planet-festival-2022/
Design For Planet Part 1: Authentic and creative approaches to taking action
This episode is the first part of a special series covering some of the activities that took place at our Newcastle and London campus’ during the Design For planet Festival. It features the voices of various member of the design school community sharing their views on how design practice and education can be a means of taking action on the climate emergency in ways that are authentic and personally resonant.
https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-mission/design-for-planet-1/design-for-planet-festival-2022/
Making, Memory and Community with Claire Baker
We are joined by textile artist and embroiderer, Claire Baker, to discuss her practice-based research focused on the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, exploring themes of displacement, abandonment, memory, place and the lost.
For more Info about Claire's work:
Instagram @claire_a_baker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-baker-4bb9001b/
https://mima.art/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Interview-Claire-A.-Baker-1.pdf
hiCraft with Justin Marshall and Jon Rogers
In this episode we are joined by Professors Justin Marshall and Jon Rogers form Northumbria University to discuss the role of craft in shaping a more diverse and equitable technological landscape.
For more info on the hiCraft research project: https://hicraftnorthumbria.org
Pre- Creative Fuse Conference with Jonathan Sapsed
In this Episode we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Sapsed from Newcastle University to to discuss the Creative Fuse project in general as well as the upcoming conference hosted in Middlesbrough on September 14 and at Northumbria University on September 15.
For more info and to register for the conference:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-fuse-conference-2022-tickets-392483678247
Article about Cape Town creative industry research:
https://theconversation.com/cape-towns-creative-firms-are-business-innovators-but-theyre-vulnerable-135970
MDI part two: Diving into the realme project with Matteo Conti, Vit Svarc and Roland Yeung
Following on from our last episode about the value of working with external partners, Matteo Conti is joined by Roland and Vit to discuss their experiences working on a live brief with one of the world’s leading smartphone companies, realms. Our guests share insights on the value of working collaboratively and of using design-led approaches as part of the Multidisciplinary Innovation master’s programme at Northumbria University.
For more information about the RealMe project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndeu0_eNVwA
For more information about the MDI course: http://www.Northumbria.ac.uk/MDI
MDI part one: Value of external partnerships with Mark Bailey, Mia Simmonds & Rhydian Armstrong
In this episode Dr. Mark Bailey is joined by Mia and Rhydian to discuss the Multidisciplinary Innovation master’s program (MDI) at Northumbria and the value of working with external partners. Our guest share insights on developing creative confidence and the value of working with different organisations including SMEs.
For more information about the MDI program: http://www.Northumbria.ac.uk/MDI
Net-Zero with Sophie Coombs
In this episode we sit down with Sophie Coombs to discuss the Net-Zero agenda and the role that design and creativity can play in addressing global issues like climate change.
For more info about Creative Fuse North-east: https://www.creativefusene.org.uk
Pre-COST conference With Nick Spencer and David Parkinson
In this special episode Dr. Nick Spencer is joined by Dr. David Parkinson to discuss the role of design in social innovation. Topics include the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) competition briefs and the COST conference.
For more information about the Coast Action Network: https://socialchangelab.eu/about-us/
For more information about the Multidisciplinary Innovation Masters: northumbria.ac.uk/mdi
For more information about The Design for Industry Bachelors degree: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/design-for-industry-ba-hons-uusdfi1/