Video/visual director on the day, Macs
Conclusion - this design project, Cells, based on a range of cross-disciplinary themes of the CELL (biological cells through to prison cells..) has made links to current and forecasted topics in the areas of design, technology and science. Students were asked to investigate minute, small space; starting with their own 'cells'; rooms, student halls, then moving on to research cells more generally and focus on themes along this process path. Eventually designs for a 'cell infestation'/small scale space was proposed and placed on site the Tate Modern Turbine Hall in London through drawings and models.
Widening comprehension into new technologies and appreciation of related fields of study (science, technology etc) has enriched students' skill base, knowledge and participation in the wider context of the design/science world that is so central within our discipline right now - and certainly is the way forward in years to come.
Participation in the project and overall links to the Cells symposium has been an important learning curve for the students and external participants alike. Students are at the fore front of new ideas; the new generation and we need to have a cross-disciplinary and cross-artistic element within the everyday of study, making and thinking to widen participation and inclusion and make new collaborative links.
link to 2011 UH CELLS Symposium Blog:
