Material Futures Symposium
Join Material Futures @materialfutures and an expert panel discussing their works at - DESIGN FOR EMERGENCY . This evening we will be hosting designers and artists who are using materiality and craft to generate change. Their work proves design can be a powerful tool to convey political messages as well as directly impact communities and the environment. Professor Lucy Orta @lucyjorgeorta, Visual Artist, Chair of Art and the Environment, University of the Arts London: Prof. Lucy Orta is an artist who uses clothing and installations as tools of communication. Dr Michael Pinsky, Visual Artist, Reader, University of East London: Dr Michael Pinsky is an artist and activist. He has designed urban installations which challenge the status quo on climate change, air quality, cities design, or societal matters. Singgih Susilo Kartono @singgihskartono
, Product Designer, Founder of Magno: Magno is a brand of wooden craft products recognised by multiple international awards.
Time: 17:30 BST
