People to Interview Update

Totally Okay - Replied and thought it be better to source people outside of the university.

S1 Artspace - No reply
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?

Peter and Paul - Confirmed interview Jan 22nd
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?

Dust Collective - confirmed interview Jan 29th https://du.st/#
1. Tell me a bit about your design practice and how that works within the studio.
2. Within your process which element would you say is most important and why?
3. How did you become involved with the collective?
4. What drove you to start AWAR studio?
5. Have you worked in other cities as a designer before?
- If so how does Sheffield compare?
- If not what are the strengths to working in Sheffield as a creative?
6. The collective has worked a lot with various institutions in Sheffield, Museums Sheffiedl, Sheffield University.
- What is the process of working for these companies?
- Do you pitch for briefs or do people approach you?
7. I noticed the studio work a lot with physical design and publication.
- Do you think experiencing design off screen has more value than digital design?
8. Across the body of work produced by dust do you feel there is a house style?
- Do you think it's important as a designer to have one?
9. I'm from Sheffield myself and have always been aware there's a design scene, but never quite sure on how to get involved.
- What advice would you give to someone in my position wanting to get their foot in the door?