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Coding the Printed Page: A Year On
No full textPresenting the developments of my practice based research into using creative coding to generate digital variable print, focusing on the impacts and findings relating to using this approach in both my design and teaching practice
Community Report: Livecodera
Get PDFIn March of 2022, LivecoderA, a new live coding community came into being, coalescing around the need to recognize a specific cohort of live coders who identify as women. The group is inherently feminist and intersectional, and its creation was motivated by many desires. Among them: solidarity and visibility, to be counted as sisters, and to reflect to each other the strength of our numbers. A manifesto and several events have since been produced, and the community is active online while also making more in-person connections whenever possible through the coordination of gigs, residencies and meetups. At the time of publishing, the community connects through Telegram and Discord, with channels consisting of 48 and 27 members respectively
Between Enthusiasm and Establishment – An Analysis of the Boundary Conditions of a Multidisciplinary Program in Urban Studies and Planning
Get PDFIn 2015, a joint multidisciplinary urban planning initiative was undertaken in Finland, eventually leading to the establishment of the first multidisciplinary master’s programme in Urban Studies and Planning (USP). The initiation process of a unique multidisciplinary collaboration between the University of Helsinki and Aalto University is documented here, shedding light on the motivations and expectations of those involved in establishing the new master’s programme. Finally, conclusions are drawn on the difficulties in the implementation of such a complex programme and in fitting it into siloed university structures.
The need to gain multidisciplinary knowledge for planning processes and practices and to advance and comprehend urban development is al- ready well documented. Furthermore, the quality of the built environment has been seen to lack sustainable grounds and has been criticised as a con- crete example of the problem of present-day planning practices. The need for reform to meet the challenges in practice-based studies similar to urban planning is recognised in several domains. A considerable body of university pedagogical studies has challenged disciplinary-based knowledge creation while problem-based learning has generated its own recognised challenges. These challenges form the background of the urban planning initiative leading to the establishment of the first multidisciplinary master’s programme in Urban Studies and Planning (USP) in Finland
Cultural Appreciation
Get PDFIn a world that is increasingly interconnected, it is of the utmost importance to encourage cultural appreciation and understanding. This article discusses “Cultural Appreciation”, exploring the significance of embracing diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives. It delves into the importance of not only recognizing cultural differences but also celebrating them to promote unity and inclusivity. The article presents real-life examples and practical tips on how individuals can engage in meaningful cultural appreciation without appropriating or disrespecting other cultures.
The article highlights remarkable examples from the fashion industry that exemplify the power of cultural appreciation. For example, Chanel, making history by hosting its first ever show on African soil (Dec 2022) or the ground-breaking work of Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first female Creative Director of Dior. Maria created a platform to promote India’s female workers and invest in traditional craftsmanship. Her efforts have not only empowered these women but have also preserved and promoted India's rich artistic heritage
THD_Nevada
No full textResearch, design, production & engineering of a single weight typeface. Multi weight / monospaced family
Can sketching increase hope?
No full textWhat if there was a way to generate ideas, navigate uncertainty and complexity, while doing something simple like putting pen to paper? Join this speculative space for thinking through a question, using sketching, diagramming and notation as tools to decipher, explore and engage with the idea of emergence. After a pilot year facilitating Hope Booths, Ilga Leimanis will share her research, case studies and themes including hope as action (Solnit, 2004, Gwinn & Hellman, 2018), drawing to see (Causey, 2016), notatio as a refuge (Barthes, 1979)
Maus Hábitos Variations
No full textSolo Exhibition of drawings in space with mirrors, sheet metals and found objects, sourced from around Maus Hábitos and local construction sites. Organic and inert materials rested one upon the other and used all facets of the space, from window frames to overhead beams, to find temporary support and balance. The audience was invited to move through the space and observe shifting compositions, whilst the space itself resonated through a responsive sonic intervention.
Following experiments in ‘close listening’ to the textures and internal resonances of the installation, and explorations into how these objects can become instruments, Nichols staged two performances in collaboration with musician Angelo Moustapha
Fostering sustainable practices: The case of micro and small designer fashion enterprises
Get PDFThis chapter presents empirical findings researched before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, from the AHRC-funded project Rethinking Fashion Design Entrepreneurship: Fostering Sustainable Practices(FSP). The FSP project structured its research across the four pillars of sustainability: social, environmental, economic and cultural. Whilst the fashion industry was severely affected by the pandemic, we examine how sustainability-motivated fashion entrepreneurs can offer alternative models and practices of resilience and prosperity, and how they are seeking to influence the wider industry in which they are embedded
Seeds: Lucy + Jorge Orta
No full textThe solo exhibition ‘Seeds’ follows on from the participatory project ‘70 x 7 The Meal Act XVL’ and is a key exhibition within Harewood House's 2023 programme for the Leeds 2023 Year of Culture. The project underlined Harewood’s reputation for ambitious programming by bringing internationally renowned artists to audiences across Leeds and demonstrates how contemporary art could be embedded within accessible
The exhibition was developed by Lucy Orta over many months by engaging communities across Leeds in conversations around food, heritage and culture. How we cultivate, produce and distribute food are entwined with issues of community and environmental responsibility, with implications at a local and global level. Presented within the Old Kitchen and Pastry Room (below stairs) of Harewood House, the exhibition references their historic function as spaces of food related activity. It includes an installation entitled Seeds (2016), a series of 23 unique hand-blown Murano glass seed sculptures. These larger-than-life specimens represent varieties of seeds and pollen, referencing the natural landscapes and gardens beyond the walls of Harewood. By magnifying and illuminating the beauty of seeds and the natural world, they also provide a metaphor for community regeneration, growth and resilience. Alongside the glass sculpture, set within a commode are a set of 22 pencil, pigment ink and watercolour drawings, Seed Bank (2014). The presentation of these artworks underlined the thematic continuity with previous iterations of a much wider project ‘Amazonia’, seeding a poetic metaphor of the need to care for nature, wildlife, and communities across Leeds, the UK and the world for now and in the future.
The presentation of the ‘Seeds’ exhibition demonstrates the values of heritage craft as a continuum to contemporary audiences. 29,359 people visited the exhibition and the visitor responses were positive. Comments include:
“We loved the delicacy of the glass in the Kitchen, and added use of colour Below Stairs”
“Beautiful work, interesting to see the craftsmanship of the Seeds – particularly some of the more detailed pieces