Design and build of North West Manchester CLC’s first fully networked ‘intelligent classroom’ enabling up to three groups to be taught simultaneously, using interactive screens, directional audio, specialist lighting and modular furniture to support flexible teaching methods.
A full case study documenting the refurbishment is available to view at http://influencedesign.com/clc/

Identity re-design for an interior design company features an interaction between areas of abstract colour and imagery of the furniture, which the client wished to take centre stage. Another prerequisite was to include many different images for customers to choose items from, making their abstract arrangement in adverts such as these of central importance.

A custom made touch screen kiosk, following the same form as signage, enables visitors and staff to sign in via a simple interface, which cross references to the Academy CRB database, streamlining the sign in process.

New CMS website for brand new North Manchester High School, the Manchester Communication Academy. Built using Expression Engine, the site is extremely easy and quick for the staff at the Academy to update.

A community based social networking site that enables users to promote events, share news, set up sub-groups, chats, activity stream, share photos, voice opinion in comments, forums and blogs, bring stories to life with video and extend reach with built-in integration of Facebook, Twitter, FlickR and YouTube.
Available at http://stockportnetwork.com/ [Accessed 30 April 2012]

Lynn Hershman's exhibition 'Autonomous Agents' at The Whitworth Art Gallery guides you through her career. To brand the journey I decided upon the font OCR A, which was designed in 1968 to be recognised by computers and humans. This retrospective quality is heightened by selective use of colour. An initial transition is made by using full wall height vertical barring of complementary colour ways that reduce in width as you journey through, with a subtle op art quality.
Around the corner a set design of a New York flat lures you in. This belongs to one of many of the artists multiple personae, who suffers agoraphobia and has spent years in her flat. To heighten the sense of depression the perspectives are exaggerated by the walls and ceiling being drawn in. These are covered with layers of antique wallpaper, and aged lining paper pealing at the edges to metaphorically reference the different personalities, and exacerbate the desperation within. Sourcing lonely vintage pieces completed the experience, transporting the viewer to engage with the space and experience.

The literature accompanying the show reflects that Hershman is a pioneer in the use of emergent technology. To support branding the colours red green blue are used as RGB is synonymous with digital and film media.