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John McNair

MA work

MA work

light_emotion_data


light_emotion_data is an interactive textual information based, sensory experience. I invite the audience to participate in the installation by actively logging their thoughts with the textual objects.


The installation captures real-time emotive data which is creatively displayed through the projection of a colourful light show. I aimed to really push the boundaries of what was possible by combining light, emotion and data,

This allowed me to create an installation with a positive feedback loop between the audience and the installation, while instigating a digital dialogue concerning human rights.

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Textiles, 2016

    Specialism

    print

  • I am a highly motivated , focused and determined material led designer studying at the Royal College of Art specialising in print and textile based material design.

    I work well as part of a creative team as well as on my own initiative with a strong attention to detail and presentation. I bring a high level of material practice with developed collaboration and problem solving skills. 

    I am ambitious, well organised, and punctual. I like to explore new boundaries and experiment with materials as I strive for innovative sustainable design solutions. 


  • Degrees

  • BA Textiles, Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh University, 2014
  • Experience

  • Textile design freelance, Timorous Beasties, Glasgow, UK, June 2013–present (22 months); Technical / Workshop design assistant, Bangladesh Institute of Textile Technology, Bangladesh, February 2011–March 2011 (2 months)
  • Awards

  • Finalist for Young Innovator Challenge 2014
  • Conferences

  • Communicating and Connecting Research poster, Materialities of Care, York University, 2015; http://materialitiesofcare.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/John-and-Heeyoung.pdf