Elgin Cathedral Project Oct 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2021
Phase 1 - To explore methods of using digital projection to enhance the interpretation of existing artifacts and to explore passive augmented reality techniques to present visulisations of the cathedral site as it appeared before the Reformation, by... Read More about Elgin Cathedral Project.

Innovative Lighting Solutions for Smart Textile Production Jan 25, 2017 - Aug 24, 2017
The project will develop specialised lighting systems appropriate for lighting woven optical fibre, develop lighting capacity as an integrated component, and advance large scale commercial manufacture of smart textiles in Scotland.

New Processes for Tranforming Unexploited Textiles into High Value Products Jun 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
This project proposes utilising high quality Scottish ‘unused’ textiles, including pieces of yarn and fabric that are too small to be used in apparel or upholstery production, in a ‘powdered’ form. This will then be combined with a recyclable polymer... Read More about New Processes for Tranforming Unexploited Textiles into High Value Products.

Innovative franchise-based business model for mobile game developer Jun 18, 2012 - Sep 30, 2013
In the gaming world, the traditional model of developing and releasing games is that a company creates a game, it is released, their customers buy the game, play it and wait for the next version or new game to be developed. With this traditional rout... Read More about Innovative franchise-based business model for mobile game developer.

Online Game Concept & Business Model Development for Scottish Culture Music & Language Organisation Feb 14, 2013 - Sep 30, 2013
The company are in the early planning stages of a multi-faceted initiative aimed at engaging with the Scottish/Gaelic diaspora. Over the years, the company?s artistic director has been collecting a range of stories, anecdotes & factual information on... Read More about Online Game Concept & Business Model Development for Scottish Culture Music & Language Organisation.

Script Development with Gridiron 'Leaving Planet Earth' Production Mar 12, 2012 - Jul 31, 2013
The Grid Iron Theatre Company is developing an innovative new work to be staged a the Edinburgh International Arena (EICA). The company would like assistance with the development of an initial script outline with expertise required in particular in... Read More about Script Development with Gridiron 'Leaving Planet Earth' Production.

Further Development of the Visual Aspects of A Computer Game Oct 15, 2012 - Oct 31, 2014
This follow-on project will continue the relationship between the company and the academic who worked on the original innovation voucher project. New concepts will be created for all the visual elements of ?Distant Star? and will include icons, fonts... Read More about Further Development of the Visual Aspects of A Computer Game.

Enhancing the authenticity and sustainability of the visitor heritage experiences through 3D printing technology Feb 3, 2014 - Jan 22, 2015
This project proposes to offer an alternative approach to the contemporary heritage souvenir experience through the utilization of 3D scanning and printing and online, remote interfaces between the museums, galleries and heritage sites and local 3D p... Read More about Enhancing the authenticity and sustainability of the visitor heritage experiences through 3D printing technology.

Grid Iron Follow-on Project Mar 1, 2013 - Aug 1, 2014

Chronicling Empire: Scottish Albums in Colonial Southeast Asia Feb 20, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018
The proposed research project seeks to examine the ways colony-based photographers represented and celebrated the success of the colonial-based enterprises in Southeast Asian at the turn of the 20th century. This research will examine photographs and... Read More about Chronicling Empire: Scottish Albums in Colonial Southeast Asia.

Deaf Heritage: Scotland’s Hidden Culture Jan 1, 2018 - Sep 25, 2020
The first BSL National Plan (due 22 October 2017) and its mandate for the inclusion of Deaf Culture in Scottish public life provide the context and rationale for the proposed collaborative networking project. This project will fuel BSL promotion, fo... Read More about Deaf Heritage: Scotland’s Hidden Culture.

Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials? Feb 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The textile industry is based largely on the use of cotton, leather and oil derived polymers and these industries are resource intensive and not sustainable. For example, cotton production requires vast quantities of water and is often grown in areas... Read More about Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials?.

Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies Jul 15, 2018 - Mar 1, 2019
In the context of reducing raw material usage and establishing Scotland?s capacity for designing and making furniture for re-use, this study aims to:
? establish key factors in consumer decisions to re-use or discard domestic furniture, and
? prop... Read More about Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies.

The Wee Tie Company: Innovation Voucher Jan 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Development of a working prototype for the "Wee Tie", a new fashion accessory for wearing with open-necked shirts. Our input will be to look at materials and fastening/adjusting mechanisms at the back of the tie.

My Bonnie Coo Jun 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The aim of this project is to design and prototype a new, flatpack, low carbon home accessory for the Scottish tourist, domestic and export markets, using an eco-friendly alternative to medium density fibreboard (MDF), and appropriate Scottish innova... Read More about My Bonnie Coo.

Utilising 3D printable leather composite materials towards repair, reuse and increased longevity of leather products Jan 21, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019
Leather is used in many luxury and utilitarian goods in our daily life. While many leather products, previously thought of as heirlooms, have become more replaceable and throwaway, many still aspire to longevity. Products that are extremely expensive... Read More about Utilising 3D printable leather composite materials towards repair, reuse and increased longevity of leather products.

Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles Feb 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2020
We?re looking to develop a pet bedding design from re-used bedding material (Sheets, Duvets, Mattresses & Pillows). The idea is to make a product that is highly functional in nature and also well designed to be in line with the premium positioning of... Read More about Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles.

21st Century Tapestry: an investigation of smart materials, technology interplay and heritage craftmanship Mar 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2024
A collaborative partnership between Dovecot Studios (Edinburgh), Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Napier University. Supervision has been discussed and agreed in principal as follows:

• Sarah Taylor, Senior Research Fellow, ADRC, Edinburgh... Read More about 21st Century Tapestry: an investigation of smart materials, technology interplay and heritage craftmanship.

Development of 3D printing techniques, utilising sustainable polymers towards towards bespoke millinery outcomes Jan 25, 2021 - May 24, 2021
To design and innovate hat designs for rapid prototyping using biodegradable material options in 3D printing.

Measuring the capabilities of new, sustainable materials in digital and traditional craft practices towards repeatability and a widening of their usage. Aug 1, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022
This project offers a novel way of engaging with data about creative practice: getting data on the possibilities and best practices for using particular materials out of the heads of individual creatives and makers and into a repository which can be... Read More about Measuring the capabilities of new, sustainable materials in digital and traditional craft practices towards repeatability and a widening of their usage..