REACT Objects Sandbox
Developing New Forms of Storytelling through the Internet of Things
REACT was a Knowledge Exchange programme funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to support collaborations and partnerships between arts and humanities academics and small creative business.
Tom was the producer of Objects Sandbox – 6 projects exploring experiences in the Internet of Things.
He was responsible for all community engagement. From writing the call, to running workshops/labs, brokering collaborations, supporting applications, facilitating design thinking sessions with the successful teams and development drop-in sessions.
Tom also designed and produced the showcase. The exhibition was in Christie’s in South Kensington, London supported by Brompton Design District.
Date:
2013-14
Workshops / Ideas Labs
Chapter, Cardiff
Phoenix, Exeter
Watershed, Bristol
Exhibitions
Chiristies. London Design Festival
V&A Digital Design Weekend
Work in Progress Show, Watershed
Output
Open Collaborative Making A Digital Perspective
Commissioned Teams
Uniform + University of Bristol
Bio Beats + University of Bath
Kinneir Dufort + University of Bristol
Tarim + University of Cardiff
Play Nicely + Univeristy of Bristol
Anthony Mace + University of Cardiff
Role
Programme Producer. Exhibition Design
Lead Partner
Watershed