COMMUNITY #13 - The Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol

Instigated by Watershed, coordinated by iShed, and set up in January 2008 - the Pervasive Media Studio is a unique space. It is based entirely on principles of openness: share ideas, collaborate, innovate. Pervasive media is developing fast, and people need to test its limitations, or more worryingly, its stealthy strengths, in an environment which is not commercially focused. The studio is curated so a rotating cast of projects operate within the space, and hot desks provide clutter-free spaces for freelancers to work. No one is charged any rent, in return a feeling of community is encouraged. Give back what you put in, it costs very little to share your knowledge, experience and contacts. This is the opposite of elitist and stuffy research, taking place in hidden rooms and labs. Go along to their talks and open studio tours, they take place every Friday.