Writer

I have a 25-year track record as a writer with a focus on the effects of technology on creative practice, teaching, learning and place-making. As a researcher, I have used quantitative and qualitative methodologies to monitor impact, and carried out mapping and scoping exercises, surveys and business plans.

Publications

Blogs

Consultancy

  • Hereford College of Arts (HCA), Digital Futures (2018) – report exploring the potential to introduce specific digital offerings and clubs to a programme of short- and long-term courses
  • Span Arts, Narberth – Digital Engagement Policy Statement and Plan report aiming to increase audience engagement using digital technology with an emphasis on community participation and digital inclusion (2017)
  • Powys County Council (2017) – BEACON Project Illumine (EU/Arts Council of Wales creative technology commission) exploring the potential of digital technology to engage new audiences
  • Consultancy for Rural Media digital roots programme to identity potential for Creative Technology networks with partnerships from organisations, artists and technologists
  • Imagina Atlantica (2010–2011) – an Atlantic Area INTERREG IV B project, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), led by CAST Ltd – a transnational programme of digital imaging technologies, University of Bangor
  • Pilot study for the Centre for Fine Art Research (CFAR), University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (now Cardiff Metropolitan University) – research and development of academic programmes (2008)
  • Development of a business plan for the University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales), proposing a postgraduate Creative Technology Programme (2007–2008) 
  • Evaluation – Phase One and Two – Feedback Report, ACE International Artists Fellowships: Pilot Programme 2001–2002, for the Arts Council of England (2002–2003)
  • University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (now Cardiff Metropolitan University) (2008), pilot study for the Centre for Fine Art Research (CFAR) – business plan proposal for a postgraduate Creative Technology Programme
  • University of Glamorgan (now University of South Wales) (2007–2008) – development of a business plan proposing a postgraduate Creative Technology Programme 
  • Arts Council of England (ACE) (2002–2003) – Evaluation and feedback report of phase one and two of the ACE International Artists Fellowships: Pilot Programme 2001–2002

Awards

  • Open/Crowd Source in the Making, Arts Grants for Individuals Project Grants, Arts Council of Wales (2011)
  • UnLtd award for contribution to technology-enabled social innovation in Wales (2009)
  • Travel Award, British Council and Wales Arts International – Maker Faire Africa, Ghana (2009)