Tavs Jorgensen started the day off with a talk about the development of his work from traditional pottery to a practice that focusses on the possibilities of new and more intuitive ways of using the computer as a creative tool. Sarah E. Braddock Clarke followed, showing how the incorporation of digital technologies in and textile and fashion design has enabled both new aesthetics and working processes. Jo Pierce then discussed notions of individuality, uniqueness and personal creativity within digital production, concentrating on the level of user participation it enabled, whilst Dave Turtle focussed on the interface between designer and digital technology. His presentation examined different methods of rapid prototyping and how they can be used in jewellery design and production, even on a very local scale. Justin Marshall discussed the importance of engaging both with materials and new technologies in his creative practice and highlighted the potential for creating systems that enable participation between designer and consumer. Finally Jethro Macey gave a talk on the development process from concept to finished product, utilising digital technologies in the design and production of his lace embossed concrete tiles.

 

Following the presentations the speakers led small discipline specific group discussions.