WE NEED TO TALK
WE NEED TO TALK is a participatory design project exploring places of conversation led by international arts collective Unqualified Design Studio.
WE NEED TO TALK is a participatory design project exploring places of conversation led by international arts collective Unqualified Design Studio.
When
2024 - 2026Theme
Unqualified Design Studio has been engaging with community members in Graiguecullen and Carlow Town to find out what makes a space a good place for conversation.
For Carlow Arts Festival 2024, they are creating a bespoke snug which will be installed on the grounds of Carlow College, St. Patrick's. This has been inspired by pubs and snugs throughout Carlow and the conversations they have had with publicans.
The Snug will be activated with intimate talks, discussions and workshops about craft-making, architecture and design.
Photo Credit: Patrick Bramley
Unqualified Design Studio Team
| Artistic Directors: | Bláthnaid Conroy | Shane Sugrue |
| Technical Director: | Josh Wilkinson | |
| Design Fabricator: | Barry Todd | |
| Communications Director: | Becky Wallace | |
| Heritage Consultant: | Tríona O'Connor | |
| Production Assistant: | Jean O'Driscoll | |
| Production Assistant: | Milena Simic | |
| Communications Assistant: | Sandra Andree |
Funded by the Arts Council | An Chomhairle Ealaíon
In partnership with the Irish Architecture Foundation.
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