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This project is focused on the awareness of air pollution around the area of the Somerset House. We started from ideas of sponge carpet based on air-pure filter covered on the Waterloo bridge that could encourage people to walk rather than to drive. Therefore, commuters became to be the main audiences we want to communicate. In another hand, we also think about plants furniture, interior and architecture design or products to raise caution of severe air pollution in London and also change people behavior in a poetic way. The things already exist but we could do in another way to improve and solve the pollution problem is more interesting to us. There are also some roof spaces surrounding the Somerset House that we are more aware of where the people work underneath the ground floor that might have less concern about the environment and air outside. However, we went for using plants to communicate the caution of air pollution to people who work in or wander around in the courtyard of Somerset House. Thus, we found out the air-purifying plants and combine with the idea of the 6 scales of air pollution in boroughs of London displaying in geographical layers. This air-purifying plants sculpture in the courtyard not only can efficiently clean the air but also catch people’s attention concerning more about the issue of air pollution in London. Group: Kasia Franki, Melissa Worth, Roisin Tierney. Cher Fang

This project is focused on the awareness of air pollution around the area of the Somerset House. We started from ideas of sponge carpet based on air-pure filter covered on the Waterloo bridge that could encourage people to walk rather than to drive. Therefore, commuters became to be the main audiences we want to communicate. In another hand, we also think about plants furniture, interior and architecture design or products to raise caution of severe air pollution in London and also change people behavior in a poetic way. The things already exist but we could do in another way to improve and solve the pollution problem is more interesting to us. There are also some roof spaces surrounding the Somerset House that we are more aware of where the people work underneath the ground floor that might have less concern about the environment and air outside. However, we went for using plants to communicate the caution of air pollution to people who work in or wander around in the courtyard of Somerset House. Thus, we found out the air-purifying plants and combine with the idea of the 6 scales of air pollution in boroughs of London displaying in geographical layers. This air-purifying plants sculpture in the courtyard not only can efficiently clean the air but also catch people’s attention concerning more about the issue of air pollution in London. Group: Kasia Franki, Melissa Worth, Roisin Tierney, Cher Fang

Leathercraft workshops coming Jan 2018 at Somerset House, Strand. Read on to find out why they make the perfect gift for someone who needs spoiling this Xmas. So you may not know I started running craft workshops 10 years ago. A safe place for people come along, learn a new skill, eat some homemade bakes and unlimited tea and coffee. Little did I know the therapeutic benefits I would witness, participants also people at risk of homelessness and experiencing life crises affecting their mental health and wellbeing. The transformation of these people was phenomenal. Even more surprising some years on was the therapeutic benefits I would experience when dealing with my own life adversities. From money woes to breakdowns in relationships. Each workshop is designed for each participant to leave with a high-quality product that has been handmade by you! Studies have shown that making with your hands can help those suffering from anxiety, depression or chronic pain such as arthritis. Make 2018 all about you and your self-care! Click the link in the bio to book a place on my next leathercraft workshop the perfect way to start the new year. Session 1 make a magic leather braided bracelet. * * * * * #selfcare #leathercraft #workshop #wellbeing #whatsonlondon #somersethouse #makerversity #theethnology (at Somerset House)

Spending the day at @makerversityams with colleague @evahelmond (I apparently have my "this is interesting" facial expression on 🤔) #Repost @betterfutureon ・・・ Organizing your inspiration is what BFs @salmaansana and @evahelmond are doing at @makerversity in Amsterdam. An amazing coworker place with creative professionals, and real WORKshops that help universities, organizations w/ prototyping and making things. Like we help organizations w/ prototyping new leadership, strategy, and innovations that's good for the world and business, how inspiring to be at this old marine location in amsterdam. Perhaps we may even organize some of our workshops and parts of our leadership programs here, let's see! #innovation #inspiration #amsterdam #marine #coolplaces #workshops #makerversity #cowork #organizeurinspiration #betterfutures #strategy #partersincrime #filtercoffee #prototyping #3d #organizationalconsulting #leadershipclass #bfs @makerversityams (at Makerversity Amsterdam)

- Vitor F.

It was lots of fun and I look forward to seeing where the game goes from here! Also a shout out to illustrator Lyall McCarthy who has added his visual magic to the game with the brilliant designs. 

RG: @eshlondon tote bag customisation for @makerversity at @festivaluprise yasssss 👏🏼👏🏼 #uprisefest #eshlondon #makerversity #design #totes #pattern