Cardiff School of Art & Design

This episode features a conversation with Atlanta Paraskeva, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Textile Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the cultural, emotional and contemporary values within Lefkaritiko – a form of Cypriot lace making In conversation with Atlanta are Dr Martyn Woodward and Emma Smith You can find out more about Atlanta’s work via Instagram @atlantahaley If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Lefkara Laces, or Lefkaritika, Lefkara from the Ministry of Education and Culture for UNESCO available on Youtube here. The Changing Role of Cultural Heritage in Traditional Textile Crafts from Cyprus by Kokko and Kaipainen The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine by Roszika Parker Regular progressive work occupies my mind best: Needlework as a source of Entertainment, Consolation and Reflection by Briget Long Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Erin Harrison, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Communication course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the ethical and moral dilemmas which effect a graphic designers conduct within the industry. In conversation with Erin are Dr Martyn Woodward and Gareth Barham You can find out more about Erin’s work via Instagram @erindarcydesigns or via her website: www.erindarcydesigns.co.uk If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Robert, Lucienne. (2006) 'Good: an introduction to ethics in graphic design' HEC Paris (2019) What is the Triple Bottom Line?, Sustainability & Organizations Institute. [online] Available Here.Garland, K., (1964). First Things First manifesto (Poster). Printed by Goodwin Press Ltd., London. [online] Available at: http://www.designishistory.com/1960/firstthings-first/ Foxall, G.R., Goldsmith, R.E. and Brown, S. (1998) ‘Consumer psychology for marketing’ 2nd edition Belk, R.W. (1988) ‘Possessions and the extended self’, Journal of Consumer Research, 15(2) Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with James Slater, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Illustration course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the phenomenology of illustration.In conversation with Madeline are Dr Martyn Woodward and Amelia Huw-MorganPodcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Madeline Durbin, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Artist Designer Maker course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which uses kitsch theory to examine ‘clinch’ book cover designs. In conversation with Madeline are Dr Martyn Woodward and Dr Carol Breen You can find out more about Madeline’s work via their website: https://maddydurbinart.co.uk/ or on Instagram @maddydurbinartIf you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Kamblé, J., 2021. Romance in the Media. In: J. Kamblé, E. M. Selinger & H. Teo, eds. The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction. Oxford: Routledge, pp. 269-293. Teo, H.-M., 2012. The Orientalist Historical Romance Novel. 1st Edition ed. Austin: University of Texas Press. Baudrillard, J., 1998. The Consumer Society: Myths and Structures. Revised Edition ed. London: Sage Publications. Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Mabli Sbarro, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fine Art course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explored ways in which sensory and emotional connections can be evoked through moving images. In conversation with Mabli is Dr Martyn Woodward You can find out more about Mabli’s work via Instagram @maart_andall or her website: www.mablisbarro.com If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Barthes, R. (2000). Camera lucida : reflections on photography. Vintage. Glahn, P. (2014) Bertolt Brecht. London, England: Reaktion Books. Katz, S. (2011) Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen. Michael Wiese Productions. Mumford, M. (2018) Bertolt Brecht. First Edition. London: Routledge.Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠ here.

This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Stinchcombe, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Interior Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the psychological impact of the built environment in context of small dwellings In conversation with Rebecca are Dr Leanne Freeman and Dr Mickeal Milocco-Borlini  You can find out more about Rebecca’s work via  Instagram: @stinch_studios_ or linkedin here.  If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Petermans A., et al. (2019) “Design for wellbeing in architecture and interior architecture,”. Routledge. Caan, S. (2011) Rethinking design and interiors human beings in the built environment. 1st edition. London: Laurence King Pub. 6A architects, Tree house - Ott (2014). Tree House / 6a Architects. [online] ArchDaily. Available Here. IR Arquitectura, El Camarin - Santibañez, D. (2018). El Camarin / IR arquitectura. [online] ArchDaily. Available Here. Abbas, S. et al. (2024) ‘Neuroarchitecture: How the Perception of Our Surroundings Impacts the Brain’, Biology (Basel, Switzerland), 13(4).Coburn, A. et al. (2020) ‘Psychological and neural responses to architectural interiors’, Cortex, 126, pp. 217–241. Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Phoebe Wilke, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Ceramics course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the effects of western influence on cultural ceramics demonstrated through the disappearance of the Olla In conversation with Phoebe are Dr Leanne Freeman and Nada Koreish You can find out more about Phoebe’s work via their Instagram: @ceramicsbypheebs or their online portfolio here.If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Mitchell, T. (1988). Colonising Egypt. Berkeley: University of California Press. Osman, N. (2024). In pictures: The ancient craft of Egypt’s ollal clay jugs. [online] Middle East Eye. Available here. Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. New York: Pantheon Books. Savoy, B. and Meyer-Abich, S. (2022). Africa’s struggle for its art : history of a postcolonial defeat. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Sugar bowl - New Orleans Museum of Art. (2022). Egyptomania: Looking Back at Ancient Egyptian Culture. [online] Available Here. Copeland, R. (1999) Spode’s Willow Pattern and other designs after the Chinese. London: Studio Vista.  Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Amy Sproston, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Communication course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores designers’ social responsibility to combat greenwashing. In conversation with Amy is Dr Martyn Woodward You can find out more about Amy's work via their website www.amyspro.co.uk or Instagram @Amyspro.designs If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Barthes, R. (1967) Translated by A.Lavers. Myth Today: Mythologies. London: Vintage (2000)Garland, K. (1964). First Things First. London: Goodwin Press Ltd. Climate, S.A. (2024). Banking on Climate Chaos 2024. [online] Banking on Climate Chaos. Available here. Houze, R. (2016) Green: Thoughts on Sustainability in New mythologies in design and culture : reading signs and symbols in the visual landscape. New York: Bloomsbury AcademicPodcast theme music by ⁠Transistor.fm⁠. Learn ⁠how to start a podcast⁠ here

This episode features a conversation with Kimberly Richards, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fine Art course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the influence of sociological theories on representations of the self in art. In conversation with Kimberly is Dr Natasha Mayo. You can find out more about Kimberly’s work via her website: www.kimberlyrichards.art or via Instagram @kimberlyrichards_art If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Erving Goffman, the presentation of self in every day life Penguin Books, 1959. Sociology of Art : A Reader, edited by Jeremy Tanner, Taylor & Francis Group, 2003. Autobiographical artist – Louise Bourgeois Turner, R. H. (1976). The real self: from institution to impulse.

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This episode features a conversation with Chris Aikman, a final year undergraduate student on the BA Illustration course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the impact that AI art generators are having on the field of illustration. In conversation with Chris are Dr Martyn Woodward and Chris Dennis. You can find out more about Chris’ work via Instagram: @chrisjaikman and LinkedIn, or via his website: www.chrisaikmanillustration.com If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Baio, A. (2022) 'AI Data Laundering: How Academic and Nonprofit Researchers Shield Tech Companies from Accountability', Waxy, 30 September. Available at: https://waxy.org/ Rao, D. (2023) Building safe, secure, and trustworthy AI: Adobe's commitments to our customers and community. Barthes, R. (1977) The death of the author. London: Fontana. pp. 142-148. European Guild for Artificial Intelligence Regulation (2023) EGAIR. Hagendorff, T. (2020) 'The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines', Minds and Machines, 30(1), pp. 99-120. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11023-020-09517-8

This episode features a conversation with Aaron Pearce, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Product Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the idea of moral objects and challenges the concept of anti-loitering benches. In conversation with Aaron are Dr Martyn Woodward and Emma Smith You can find out more about Aaron’s work via his Instagram @aaronpearce_designs If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Dunne, A. & Raby, F. (2013). Speculative Everything : Design, Fiction, and Social Dreaming. The MIT Press. Cambridge Massachusetts & London, England. Verbeek, P. 2011. 3. Do Artifacts Have Morality? Moralizing Technology: Understanding and Designing the Morality of Things. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, pp. 41-65. https://doi.org/10.7208/9780226852904-004

This episode features a conversation with Evan Prichard, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which investigates the trade of second-hand clothing across different continental markets and how businesses can utilise these specific markets to promote a circular economy. Evan discusses his own experiences as an entrepreneur in the realm of the second-hand clothing and how the Creative Enterprise Research Proposal he produced as a part of his studies has benefitted him moving forward. In conversation with Evan Prichard are David Wrenne and Sarah Smith You can find out more about Evan’s work via their website evanprichard.com and or via their Instagram @evan.prichard If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Ek Styvén, M. and Mariani, M.M. (2020). Understanding the Itention to Buy Secondhand Clothing on Sharing Economy platforms: the Influence of sustainability, Distance from the Consumption system, and Economic Motivations. Psychology & Marketing, 37(5), pp.724–739. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/mar.21334. Palomo-Domínguez, I., Elías-Zambrano, R. and Álvarez-Rodríguez, V. (2023). Gen Z’s Motivations Towards Sustainable Fashion and Eco-Friendly Brand Attributes: the Case of Vinted. Sustainability, [online] 15(11), p.8753. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15118753. Xu, Y., Chen, Y., Burman, R. and Zhao, H. (2014). Second-hand Clothing consumption: a cross-cultural Comparison between American and Chinese Young Consumers. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 38(6), pp.670–677.

This episode features a conversation with Megan Bowen, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Interior Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the relevance of glass within contemporary architectural practices. In conversation with Megan are Dr Martyn Woodward and Dr Mickeal Milocco Borlini You can find out more about Megan’s work via Instagram: @mhb.interiordesigns If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Scheerbart, P., 1914. Glasarchitekur (Glass Architecture). [Artist /Book] Beim, A., 1996. Bruno Taut and the Glashaus: the infinite dream of translucency, Copenhagen: s.n. - https://www.acsa-arch.org/proceedings/International%20Proceedings/ACSA.Intl.1996/ACSA.Intl.1996.29.pdf - Murray, S., 2013. Translucent building skins : material innovations in modern and contemporary architecture. Lulu Harrison - https://luluharrisonstudio.com [Artist]

This episode features a conversation with Zoe Price, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Graphic Communication course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the contradiction between consumers attitudes and actions when it comes to ethical consumption. In conversation with Zoe are Gareth Barham and Dr Martyn Woodward. You can find out more about Zoe’s work via @kzpdesign on Instagram. If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: Ethical Consumer Magazine: www.ethicalconsumer.org Who Cares Wins by Lily Cole: www.lilycole.com Philosophytube: Ignorance and Censorship