This episode features a conversation with Millie Clough-Young, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explore new fashion technologies and the likelihood of their reception in stores from a consumer perspective. More specifically dissecting smart mirrors and gen z shopping habits.

In conversation with Millie are Chris Dennis and Dr Martyn Woodward.

You can find out more about Millie’s work via Instagram on @milliecy_designs

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting:

Digital fashion innovations for the real world and metaverse by Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem at https://doi.org/10.1080/17543266.2022.2071139

• Defining digital fashion: Reshaping the field via a systematic review by Eunsoo Baek, Shelley Haines, Omar H. Fares, Zhihong Huang, Yuwei Hong, Seung Hwan Mark Lee at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107407
• Applicability of a Single Depth Sensor in Real-Time 3D Clothes Simulation: Augmented Reality Virtual Dressing Room Using Kinect Sensor by Sasadara B. Adikari, Naleen C. Ganegoda, Ravinda G. N. Meegama, Indika L. Wanniarachch at https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1314598
• Smart mirror fashion technology for the retail chain transformation by Ayotunde  Ogunjimi,  Mizan  Rahman,  Nazrul  Islam,  Rajibul  Hasan at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121118

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This episode features a conversation with Tom Lynch, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Animation course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores the concept of defamiliarization in the context of animation to try to understand how subverting narrative norms might impact the viewer.

In conversation with Tom are Dr Martyn Woodward and Tom Edgar

You can find out more about Tom’s work via Vimeo here.

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting:

Walsh, M. (1981) The Brechtian Aspect of Radical Cinema. Edited by Griffiths, K.M. London: BFI Publishing.

McCloud, S. (1994) Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. 1st Harper Perennial ed. New York: Harper Perennial.

Wells, P. (1998) Understanding Animation. London: Routledge.

Media Practice: Film Form. (2009) ‘Defamiliarization (II): Alexander Rodchenko’, Film Form/Film Practice, 9 September [Blog]. Available here.

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This episode features a conversation with Megan Evans, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which explores biomaterials and their applications within the textile industry.  

In conversation with Megan are Dr Leanne Freeman and Laura Edmunds 

You can find out more about Megan’s work via Instagram: @meg.e_fashion 

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: 

• Cradle-to-Cradle by Braungart and McDonough 

• Why Materials Matter by Seetal Solanki  

• Tŷ Syml

• Hiut Denim 

• Coterie Leather 

• The Welsh Organic Tannery  

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This episode features a conversation with Ru Keenan, a final year undergraduate student on the BA (Hons) Fine Art course at Cardiff School of Art & Design, about their final year research which aims to identifying strategic marketing techniques to successfully grow an art career

In conversation with Ru are Dr Martyn Woodward and Chris Dennis

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: 

• de la Puente, G. (2021) ‘The impact of using Social Media As An artist’. Available Here. 

• Jackson, G. and Ahuja, V. (2016) ‘Dawn of the digital age and the evolution of the marketing mix’, Journal of Direct, Data and Digital Marketing Practice, Available at: https://doi.org/10.1057/dddmp.2016.3. 

• Murphy, B. and Thompson, N. (2020), Navigating the Art World: Professional Practice for the Early Career Artist, Delphian, Sydney. 

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This episode features a conversation with Ellen Kempson, 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 potential use of biophilic design principles to aid the rehabilitation process of prison inmates

In conversation with Ellen is Dr Martyn Woodward

You can find out more about Ellen’s work via their website here or on Instagram @nelles.studio

If you would like to follow up on some of the ideas discussed in this episode you may find the following resources interesting: 

• Kellert, S.R. (2018) Nature by Design: The Practice of Biophilic Design. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. 

• All You Need to Know About Full Spectrum Lighting: https://www.waveformlighting.com

• Karthaus, R., Block, L. and Hu, A. (2019) “Redesigning prison: the architecture and ethics of rehabilitation,” Journal of architecture, 24(2), pp. 193–222. 

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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

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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)

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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-Morgan

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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 @maddydurbinart

If 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.

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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.

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