Small Town Big Dreams

Blick Studios

Sharing the stories of creative entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland and beyond through podcasts and other creative outputs. Check out our audio documentary series "The World Turned Upside Down" - a project supported by FutureScreens NI's Rewriting The Narrative Fund.

Episodes

  1. Island Designed - 5 - Surroundings and belonging

    12/05/2020

    Island Designed - 5 - Surroundings and belonging

    In this episode Karishma and Rachel discuss our surroundings in Northern Ireland - how the design of our city of Belfast has been shaped and altered over the years, for better and for worse. We also discuss how humans attach ‘a sense of belonging’ to certain spaces and places, thanks to design.For this episode, we were delighted to be joined by Shane Quinn of the Belfast Buildings Trust.

    46 min
  2. Island Designed - 4 - Growing Locally

    11/28/2020

    Island Designed - 4 - Growing Locally

    In this episode Karishma and Rachel discuss the ways in which we can support local. How do we avoid the convenience of large retailers to support local artisans and makers for what we need? /// We are joined this week by the sustainable designer Lucinda Graham

    45 min
  3. Island Designed - 3 - Cultural Revolution

    11/21/2020

    Island Designed - 3 - Cultural Revolution

    In this episode Rachel and Karishma discuss the cultural revolutions that have bubbled up online and in public spaces in 2020 and their significance in shaping our future societies. They discuss the appropriation and misappropriation of culture within design and how we can make more empathetic decisions as designers. This episode features guests Black Culture Movement UK.

    29 min
  4. Island Designed - 2 - The Cost of Design

    11/11/2020

    Island Designed - 2 - The Cost of Design

    Episode 2- The human cost of Design - In this episode Rachel and I discuss our attitudes to the ethics around the products we consume and the human cost of it all. How can we engage with design in a more ethical and responsible way? /// Our guest - Dr Lipi Begum, a researcher and lecturer of Fashion, Centre of Fashion Business at the University of the Arts London.

    30 min
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About

Sharing the stories of creative entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland and beyond through podcasts and other creative outputs. Check out our audio documentary series "The World Turned Upside Down" - a project supported by FutureScreens NI's Rewriting The Narrative Fund.

Information

  • Creator
    Blick Studios
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Small Town Big Dreams