Narratives of Soil Episode 3 - Sean T Ross [United Kingdom] (English Language)

For our next podcast in the ‘Narratives of soil’ series we are in conversation Sean Ross, a multidisciplinary designer interested in exploring the intersection of nature and technology and how we can create a symbiotic relationship between the two. Within his work he is looking at emerging scientific developments and, using design as a tool, create sustainable interventions that stimulate conversation, and even ignite action, around how we can build a brighter future. We explore the intricacies of his most recent project 'Transmitting Nature' which focuses on todays digital technology driven world and tackles it by creating a counterfactual history that makes use of our contemporary knowledge to explore the possibility of re-engineering the hardware, maintaining greater sympathy for, and working in collaboration with, Nature. As well as a recent exploration in collaborating with soil to design new surfaced textures for wood with designer with Emily Boxall. This podcast is brought to you by Wendy Teo and Eliza Collin. The research project 'Narratives of Soil' is supported by the British Council 'Connections through culture' programme.