Thursday, 12 December 2019

Research on People to Interview

Freelancers


Galleries/Magazines

  • Site Gallery https://www.sitegallery.org/
    - International contemporary art space, specialising in new media, mobving image and performance.
    - Doesn't seem to have a designated designer for icons on website etc, a lot of official role but non mention design. Sharna Jackson is Artistic Director, what does this role cover?
    - With a large rebrand and build over a year ago now how has that impacted the gallery?
    - Who did the designing for the new building? 
  • Millenium Galleries, and Graves Gallery are both part of Museums Sheffield https://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/museums/
    - Difficlut ot find info about these, pretty sure they're council run. 
  • S1 Artspace https://www.s1artspace.org/
    - S1 Artspace is a gallery and studio organisation based in Sheffield that actively supports the production and presentation of new work and ideas.
    -What are the benefits of working in a city like Sheffield? What makes it different to other cities?
    - Is there a drive to represent creatives from Sheffield within the space or are people from anywhere encouraged to exhibit?
    - How did you personally get involved with the S1 Artspace?
  • Now Then Magazine http://nowthenmagazine.com/
    - A magazine where local people are encouraged to contribute. Each magazine is build around the artwork submitted, allowing for a broad range of creatives to submit.
    - They don't work with chains as to support the local economy.

Studios

  • The Designers Republic https://www.thedesignersrepublic.com/
  • 93ft https://93ft.com/project/eroica-britannia contact begin@93ft.com
    - Independent design studio in Sheffield 
  • Side by Side http://side-side.co.uk/
  • Ink and Water https://inkandwater.co.uk/
  • Peter and Paul http://www.peterandpaul.co.uk/
    - A brand communications agency.
    - A lot of the work is focused on places in or around Sheffield, Kinder scout, kelham island, tramlines etc. Why is this, do you get approached by local work or do you seek it?
    - Why Sheffield as a base for the agency?
    - Working on Testone Factory, the idea is really exciting. Having a space where creatives are encouraged to experiment. What was the driving force behind the project?
  • Totally Okay http://www.totallyokay.co.uk/
    - Part time lecturer
    - Interdisciplinary studio based in Sheffield
    - Is it just Nick Deakin working there, or is there a team? If so how does the dinamic of the studio work?
    - Have you worked as a creative in other cities before? If so how does it compare to Sheffield, and if not why not?
    - How do you get your work into spaces, is it mainly you contacting people or people requesting you? Has that dynamic changed from your earlier entry into design?

Finals 

Peter and Paul - Agency (http://www.peterandpaul.co.uk/)
1. A lot of the work is focused on places in or around Sheffield, Kinder scout, Kelham Island, tramlines etc. Why is this, do you get approached by local work or do you seek it?
2. Working on Testone Factory, the idea is really exciting. Having a space where creatives are encouraged to experiment. What was the driving force behind the project?
3. Why Sheffield as a base for the agency? What is it about the city that works for the company, are there any draw back to working in Sheffield?
4. What is your role within the agency?
5. Describe an average day for you working here.
6. Do you feel as though a design agency differs to a design studio? What are the benefit of working for an agency?
7. What is the design process within the agency? Which area within the process is most important and why?

+44 (0)114 2556119
info@peterandpaul.co.uk


Totally Okay - Studio
1. Is it just you (Nick Deakin) working with/for Totally Okay, or is there a team? If so how does the dynamic of the studio work? If not why identify as a studio rather than a freelancer?
2. Have you worked as a creative in other cities before? If so how does it compare to Sheffield, and if not why not?
3. Have you or have you ever considered moving to a different location to continue designing?
4. How do you get your work into spaces, is it mainly you contacting people or people requesting you? Has that dynamic changed from your earlier entry into design?
5. How have you gathered your clientele? How did the jobs with Ambulo and Public come about?
6. When you were studying did you create similar work to what you create now? If so in what ways, if not how does it differ?
7. Do you feel as though having a specific style is important when being a designer?
8. How does being a lecturer influence your own practice?


S1 Artspace - Gallery (https://www.s1artspace.org/)
1. What are the benefits of working in a city like Sheffield? What makes it different to other cities?
2. Is there a drive to represent creatives from Sheffield within the space or are people from anywhere encouraged to exhibit?
3. Do you have any names of creatives in Sheffield you've worked with previously or upcoming?
4. How did you personally get involved with the S1 Artspace?
5. What is the process of organising an event or exhibition, from discussing ideas to execution? Do people approach you if they're wanting to exhibit.
6. What inspires the events held within the Artspace, as there is such a range.
7. When working on an event or exhibition who works on the branding and social media exposure?
8. You're very vocal about the location of the Artspace being in Park Hill flats, what is it about the location that makes the space so unique?

0114 2756131
info@s1artspace.org

Can you name another creative in Sheffield who you know or have worked with?

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