Introduction To disseminate the lofty goals of the climate crisis narrative, eco-activism and environmentalism, the agenda must be situated in ways which carry meaning for minority communities in the West and more broadly, the Global South. The climate change agenda has a distinct lack of diversity and it is within this rubric the urban space… Continue reading Green Climate Change Agenda: Reinforcing Privilege, Colonialism and Corporatism?
During the formative phases of our ‘medical scepticism’ project with Impact on Urban Health, we came across the work of Dr Caitjan Gainty, from Kings College London, and the ‘healthy scepticism’ project. We thus embarked on a partnership exploring how Brixton has been home to subcultural communities, and significantly, subaltern counterpublic health spheres. Brixton is… Continue reading Health Activism in Brixton – Real Talk
Artists and creators attempt many ways to get their products to the people, from flyers, poster art, merchandise and social media to name a few. The QR Coding system is relatively new to the fashion industry and if not new, then becoming accessible to the average business owner. It allows people closer, quicker access to… Continue reading QR Coding in Fashion
Many of us have many things to say but, fear the reaction from the systems that be because of what history has taught us happens when you say the wrong thing about the wrong person at the wrong time. Many public leaders, activists, have paid a hefty price for possible exposure of a particular group,… Continue reading Fashion Culture Sustainability and Product Slogan Protest Messaging
Introduction Financial trauma is an issue which in the current context of rising energy prices, cost of living crises and financial precarity, should not be underestimated. People who live with, or have grown up in, financial precarity and food insecurity often live in chaos and crisis. The worry, anxiety, depression and stress accompanying food insecurity… Continue reading Financial Trauma a Factor in the Urban Locale
“This isn’t a get rich scheme, and we’re not promising you riches. But, we are promising you both purpose, opportunity and enrichment of self.” These are the words I uttered to our Cenethics team when we kicked off our ideation think-tank session. It wasn’t long ago I had the same thoughts about where I was… Continue reading Cenethics Launches Ideation Sessions
Introduction In 2021, Centric embarked on a project to look at why communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham were becoming increasingly sceptical of healthcare services and medical institutions. Two of the primary insights from that project were: people had been through traumatic experiences while in healthcare settings – which impacted their trust in health services.… Continue reading Why Trauma-Informed Digital Design is Relevant in 2022
Background and Context Some of the work involving Centric over the last 18 months has revealed there are huge issues in how local authorities engage with communities. Residents bemoan the fact there is poor communication and a dearth in knowledge about the activities in which local authorities are involved in. Plus, staff don’t meet residents… Continue reading Reimagining Engagement for a Better Society: Our Seven Rules
Now I have the ability to think in a 4-dimensional way, my approach and understanding has been enhanced, resulting in a better understanding and value of research and data which has the power to change lives through policy. This has had a profound effect on my outlook for Vamp Sneaker Cleaning Ltd. During the work… Continue reading Cenethics launches with Jordan Taylor at the helm
Introduction What you wear can be a statement about yourself, your identity, culture and worldview, and can act to define the symbolic boundaries between people. Fashion and clothing is a field where one’s attire has the ability to construct and reveal socio-cultural identities. Background and Context In our forthcoming literature review, we will explore the… Continue reading Amplifying Voices In Fashion
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