Making Futures is a research platform at Arts University Plymouth that explores contemporary craft and maker movements as 'change agents' in 21st century society. For the 2024 biennial conference, Beyond Objects, Arts University Plymouth invited academics, makers and creative pioneers to move past mere object-making and to engage in a holistic exploration of how materiality influences and enriches the human experience. It was a unique opportunity to meet with thought leaders, to exchange ideas, and to discover new perspectives that transcend traditional making practices.
It was a pleasure to peer review the submissions for the panel, to convene the presentations and to chair the discussions for Track 02: Re-Thinking Wearables bringing together Professor Becky Early, Mario Serrano Puche and Lingxiao Luo to explore the intersection of the body, environment and technology.
