Paul Sermon

Since the early nineteen-nineties Paul Sermon’s practice-based research in the field of contemporary media art has centred on the creative use of telecommunication technologies. Through his unique use of videoconferencing in artistic telepresence applications he has developed a series of celebrated interactive telematic art installations that have received international acclaim. Paul is Professor of Visual Communication at the University of Brighton, UK.

Claire McAndrew

Claire is interested in the possibilities of design and digital technologies to facilitate connections between people through urban space for transformative effect. Her research includes: human wellbeing; security and resilience; and future workplaces as they extend beyond buildings into the fabric of the city. Claire is a Research Associate and Chartered Psychologist at the Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering, The Bartlett UCL, UK.

Swati Janu

Swati is an architect by profession and a writer by compulsion; and is currently pursuing part-time postgraduate studies in Sustainable Urban Development at Oxford University. She has collaborated with Micro Home Solutions in New Delhi, designing for those who do not otherwise have access to design.

Vivek Muthuramalingam

Vivek is an independent documentary photographer and visual journalist based out of Bangalore. His projects revolve around the theme of urban transformation, public spaces, social disparities and environment. He loves creating and curating personal narratives with the city as the backdrop leading to a commentary on society and neighbourhoods.