Uncertainty Playground at London College of Communication considers how design can define, address and make meaning from the ambiguities and uncertainties that we currently face. Discover four exhibitions and collateral events that explore the role of design research and practice in imagining, critiquing and shaping potential futures.
Possible/Probable Worlds deconstructs the ideas behind Joseph Voros’ ‘Futures Cone’ and proposes a range of possible futures through interactive installations; S*PARK explores eco-social futures and imagination through community and collaborative design interventions at Elephant Park and LCC, while FutureMakers creates a platform for debate around making and using uncertainty as a form of enquiry within the context of a co-created makerspace. Enter Room 2084 to discover a living archive, stimulating discussion around how and why we preserve the past and present for future generations.
Uncertainty Playground is part of the London Design Festival. Open to the public between 16th September to 20th October; 11am–7pm Monday–Friday and 11am–4pm Saturday. Private View Wednesday 20th September 6-9pm Symposium Friday 22nd September 9.30-5pm.
A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS AS PART OF THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Design research at LCC is often informed by engagement with the UAL Archives and Special Collections Centre. Playfully based on the antithesis of George Orwell’s ‘Room 101’, Room 2084 considers the archives of the past, present and potential futures.
Alumni, staff and students will present objects from their own archives to a jury with the aim of being included in a design archive of the future.
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, a living archive will be created, allowing for debates around how and why the past and the present are preserved for future generations.
“Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell, 1984
Uncertainty Playground is a podcast series about design research from London College of Communication, UAL. Uncertainty Playground is the title of LCC's exhibition for the London Design Festival and is comprised of four shows which explore the role of design research and practice in envisioning, critiquing and shaping futures. Each ...
Host: Dr Ian Horton Judges: Richard Daniels, Kristin Hall Presenters: Graham Goldwater, Dr Ian Hague, Monica Sajeva, Tony Credland, Georgina Voss
Host: Dr Ian Horton Judges: Georgina Orgill, Tito Magrini, Jacqueline Winston-Silk, Kristin Hall Presenters: Iain Macdonald, Sara Ekenger, Dr Russ Bestley, Tania Olsson, Silvia Grimaldi
Host: Robert Urquhart Judges: Richard Daniels, Tito Magrini, Jacqueline Winston-Silk Presenters: Dr Mark Ingham, Andrew Slatter, Joel Karamath, Sian Cook, Dene October
At the Launch Night of Uncertainty Playground the crowds gathered in the Atrium Gallery to hear contributor's pitches from John Fass, Craig Burston and Paul Glavey. They argued with passion and conviction for their object's place in the archive. Robert Urquhart chairing the evening pitches. Craig Burston proposing the album ...
Host: Robert Urquhart Judges: Richard Daniels, Tito Magrini Presenters: John Fass, Craig Burston, Paul Glavey
Host: Dr Ian Horton Judges: Richard Daniels, Tito Magrini, Kristin Hall Presenters: Dr Ian Horton, Dr Nela Milic, Rodger Sabin, Guy Lawley