Last week, as the Books & Print projects were finally announced to the world, the teams gathered at the Pervasive Media Studio for the first time, to find out what 'being in a Sandbox' actually means.
Posted by Jo LansdowneThe wait is finally over. We are delighted to today announce the successful Books & Print Sandbox projects. As if you don't already know, Books & Print Sandbox will explore books as historical, contemporary and future phenomena, developing new digital products and experiences for a publishing industry at a critical stage in its history. The projects will initially run from today until the end of March.
Posted by Jo LansdowneI’m writing my lists, I’m counting down the days and although I don’t know exactly what will be delivered, I know it will make me skip with joy. There’s also bound to be arguments and anxieties and some people will probably drink too much but it will be worth it. And the best thing? It’s not even Christmas I’m talking about – it’s something far more exciting.
Posted by Jo LansdowneI have spent the last few weeks knee-deep in Books & Print and I'm very excited. Running surgeries at the Pervasive Media Studio has been a real pleasure; reflecting on what we learned from Heritage Sandbox, seeing new relationships blossom and above all talking about ideas. I can't wait for the application deadline. You may not be feeling the same way.
So, to respond to some of the most common issues raised and to offer a bit of advice to those who couldn't make it in person. Here are my headline things to remember as you settle down to write your bid:
Posted by Jo LansdowneUnfortunately REACT has made the decision to postpone this event until later in the Books & Print Sandbox programme. To ensure that we are able to produce the best event possible we have decided to run an Inspire session next Spring when everyone will have the opportunity to attend to hear from our brilliant speakers and the successful Books & Print projects. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Monday 10th September, 2.30 – 6pm Watershed, Bristol
Posted by Jo LansdowneWe're now taking bookings for our Books&Print surgeries in September. These surgeries are designed to give you the opportunity to discuss your specific Books & Print proposal with key members of the REACT Team.
In order to be eligble for a place, you, or a member of your team, must have attended one of our recent Ideas Labs in Exeter, Bristol or Cardiff.
Posted by Simon MoretonBetween Page and Screen: a digital pop-up book that contains nothing but QR codes on its printed pages:
Computational Sketchbook by Jie Qi at Ars Electronica 2009:
Posted by Clare Reddington
Register Now: Ideas Labs for REACT's Books&Print Sandbox in Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter
Following REACT's annuncement for Books&Print as the second Sandbox theme, we're pleased to inform you of three Ideas Labs.
Posted by Clare ReddingtonProduced by iShed as part of the Sandbox Programme
Books&Print Sandbox is originated and produced by iShed, part of Watershed on behalf of REACT.
Clare Reddington, Creative Director, Watershed
T +44 (0)117 915 7231
E clare.reddington@watershed.co.uk
Jo Lansdowne, REACT Managing Producer
T +44 (0) 117 370 8877
E joanna.lansdowne@watershed.co.uk
Katherine Jewkes, REACT Producer
T +44 (0) 117 370 8876
E katherine.jewkes@watershed.co.uk
Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), REACT (Research and Enterprise in Arts and Creative Technology) is one of four UK Knowledge Exchange Hubs for the Creative Economy and is a collaboration between UWE Bristol (the University of the West of England), Watershed and the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter.
