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In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 1: Sanjay d'Humières Sanjay d'Humières is the CEO of RTCX (Real-time Community Experience), a start-up born in Paris and London in 2017 specialised in the field of audience and consumer engagement.
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 2: Jane Leach An award winning architect, Jane helps eco-conscious homeowners who want more space and a home that makes their heart sing.
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 3: Richard Rutter Richard is a designer living in Brighton, UK. In 2005, he co-founded Clearleft, now one of the world's leading digital design consultancies
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 4: Dr Alison Powell Alison Powell is Associate Professor in Media and Communications at the London School of Economics. She directs the JUST AI Network: Joining Up Society and Technology for AI,
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 5: Dr Adam Galpin Adam Galpin is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Salford, specialising in Cognitive and Media Psychology.
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 6: Chris Northwood Chris is a software developer by training and now works as the Head of Development at the tech for good startup Culture Shift, which allows victims of bullying and harassment to report these incidents and access support.
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 7: Dr Emeline Brulé Emeline Brulé is a designer, design lecturer at University of Sussex, and a researcher focused on Human-Computer Interactions.
In each episode Ian introduces the guest before discussing their awareness of the BBC Human Values. We will talk about the human values workshops that BBC R&D has been running in conjunction with DesignSwarm, and in some cases the collaborative work we have done together. We will finish with thoughts about how they will be taking the knowledge forward in their work. We hope you enjoy the conversation. If you would like to know more about our work you can find it on the project website at humanvalues.io Please note that the conversations were recorded during the pandemic when audio equipment was limited, so please expect variable quality from the typical BBC standard and quality. And the views shared by our guests do not reflect the views of the BBC or BBC R&D. Series 2 Episode 8: Brian Suda Brian Suda is an informatician currently residing in Reykjavík, Iceland. He has spent a good portion of each day connected to Internet after discovering it back in the mid-1990s
BBC Research & Development is examining how core human values relate to digital media use, in order to enhance service design and improve impact measurement. Empirical research has identified fourteen core values, all underpinned by human needs and psychological drivers. These are the basis of the Human Values Framework, a new approach to the design of online services. In this series of podcasts Lead Researcher Lianne Kerlin is joined by Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester to discuss the human values framework from different contexts. They are joined by experts in design, social impact of technology and other disciplines. Episode 5: Covid-19 and the Human Values Framework Using the Human Values Framework as a lens to understand the impact of Covid-19 on people's lives Presenters: Lianne Kerlin, Ian Forrester Guests: - Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino - Designswarm - Paulien Dresscher - Netherlands film festival & Publicspaces.net - Yancey Strickler - Co-founder of Kickstarter & entrepreneur
BBC Research & Development is examining how core human values relate to digital media use, in order to enhance service design and improve impact measurement. Empirical research has identified fourteen core values, all underpinned by human needs and psychological drivers. These are the basis of the Human Values Framework, a new approach to the design of online services. In this series of podcasts Lead Researcher Lianne Kerlin is joined by Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester to discuss the human values framework from different contexts. They are joined by experts in design, social impact of technology and other disciplines. Episode 4: Measuring success using the framework Are human values the new way to measure success and value in a digital age? Presenters: Lianne Kerlin, Ian Forrester Guests: - Brian Suda - Optional.is - David Jay - Centre for Humane Technology - Mark Surman - Mozilla Foundation - Solana Larson - Mozilla Foundation - Yancey Strickler - Co-founder of Kickstarter & entrepreneur
An open discussion about the impact of human values in a digital society BBC Research & Development is examining how core human values relate to digital media use, in order to enhance service design and improve impact measurement. Empirical research has identified fourteen core values, all underpinned by human needs and psychological drivers. These are the basis of the Human Values Framework, a new approach to the design of online services. In this series of podcasts Lead Researcher Lianne Kerlin is joined by Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester to discuss the human values framework from different contexts. They are joined by experts in design, social impact of technology and other disciplines. Episode 3: Exploring the underlying philosophy A discussion of the philosophical thinking that underpins the Human Values Framework Presenters: Lianne Kerlin, Ian Forrester Guests; - Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino - Designswarm - David Jay - Centre for Humane Technology - Katja Bego - Nesta - Mark Surman - Mozilla Foundation - Paulien Dresscher - Netherlands film festival & Publicspaces.net - Yancey Strickler - Co-founder of Kickstarter & entrepreneur
An open discussion about the impact of human values in a digital society BBC Research & Development is examining how core human values relate to digital media use, in order to enhance service design and improve impact measurement. Empirical research has identified fourteen core values, all underpinned by human needs and psychological drivers. These are the basis of the Human Values Framework, a new approach to the design of online services. In this series of podcasts Lead Researcher Lianne Kerlin is joined by Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester to discuss the human values framework from different contexts. They are joined by experts in design, social impact of technology and other disciplines. Episode 2: Applying the Framework Presenters: Lianne Kerlin, Ian Forrester Guests: - Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino - Designswarm - Katja Bego - Nesta - Paulien Dresscher - Netherlands film festival & Publicspaces.net - Solana Larson - Mozilla Foundation
BBC Research & Development is examining how core human values relate to digital media use, in order to enhance service design and improve impact measurement. Empirical research has identified fourteen core values, all underpinned by human needs and psychological drivers. These are the basis of the Human Values Framework, a new approach to the design of online services. Presenters: Lianne Kerlin, Ian Forrester Guests: - Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino - Designswarm - Brian Suda - Optional.is - David Jay - Centre for Humane Technology - Katja Bego - Nesta - Paulien Dresscher - Netherlands film festival & Publicspaces.net - Solana Larson - Mozilla Foundation In this series of podcasts Lead Researcher Lianne Kerlin is joined by Senior Firestarter Ian Forrester to discuss the Human Values Framework from different contexts. They are joined by experts in design, social impact of technology and other disciplines.
Bill Thompson interviews Laura Ellis, Head of Technology Futures, and Colin Warhurst talks to technologiist Ahmed Razek about AI, misinformation, and the BBC's forthcoming Media, Technology and Society conference
Bill Thompson climbs about the restored 1960's broadcasting unit, North 3, and meets Steve Harris and Robin Stonestreet
Colin Warhurst visited CES 2019 so we don't have to... here's what he found interesting
This September, the BBC Blue Room visited Cologne in Germany for the world's largest photography and imaging trade fair — Photokina. They were tasked with investigating the latest evolutions in imaging technology, and any of the trends which may come to affect the BBC, or its audiences. Colin Warhurst reports.
A second selection of lightning talks from the recent BBC Develop conference in Salford and London, with Augustine Kwanashie, Felix Mercer, Ben Bernardo and Anna Smith
A selection of lightning talks from the recent BBC Develop conference in Salford and London, featuring Neil Craig, David Buckhurst, Jamie Knight, and Emma Pratt Richens.
In this show we report from the 7th annual Develop conference, which brings a mix of internal and external speakers to the BBC's developer community, running over two days, one in London and one in Salford.
Libby Miller and Jasmine Cox from BBC R&D review CES 2018.
In this D&E Download we talk to Sean Gilroy and Leena Haque about the CAPE project, and Pru Stubbs asks Emma Gibbs about life in the BBC Archive team,
In this edition of the D&E Download WiSTEM coordinator Pru Stubbs talks to Ash Middleton, Emma Pratt Richens, and Maja Gorzkowicz about their work in the BBC.
In this edition of the D&E Download we talk to CTPO Matthew Postgate about AI, ML and the difference between them, and Pru Stubbs talks to software engineer Anna Smith about her work in D&E.
This D&E Download includes interviews from the recent Dira! Forum and a some advice for those wanting to work in engineering from developers in Media Services. With Jared Thomas, Roisin Loughran, Pru Stubbs. Presented by Bill Thompson.
Broadcasting House in London has a new permanent resident - a statue of George Orwell. In this special report, we talk to Orwell's son Richard Blair and BBC historian Jean Seaton about what Orwell means to the BBC - and to D&E
Last week the BBC launched the Data Science Research Partnership with an event in the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House. In this special report we hear from Matthew Postgate, Andy Conroy and key staff from UX&D, Audience Platform, TS&A, and News.
A 2LO rebooted conference report, where we ask the people who've been out and about to tell us what they've seen that could change our world In this edition we hear about developments at the recent IFA trade fair, which was attended by delegates from the Blue Room including Colin Warhurst
Earlier this year the UX&D team - user experience and design - held a great event called FailFest where they discussed the importance of failure and shared examples of times when things didn't quite go to plan. It was a valuable exercise in honesty, and prompted a wide debate about the ways in which failure can help a project and what can be learned from failing and opening up about it. We hear from Jacek Barcikowski, Jane Murison and Colin Burns.
We're back after our summer break with a new programme here on 2LO Rebooted - where we tell the stories of D&E. You can still download all the episodes of Front Row from Soundcloud or get them via iTunes For starters we've got a special report from Colin Burns about his time at the Edinburgh International Television Festival.
In this programme we have: the joys of esport and the popularity of watching gamers; an introduction to architecture - the sort we do, not the building sort; and a warning from a top legal expert about the coming age of intelligent machines.
In this episode we hear about the Blue Room from Ali Shah and Colin Warhurst, talk about careers in the BBC with Rebecca Salsbury and Frances McNamara and discuss failure with Colin Burns. Presented by Bill Thompson.
Front Row interviews Pru Stubbs about Women in STEM and talks to Chris Burns and Tom Dawes about their work in D&E
Bill Thompson talks to Claire Hoxworth about her work in service management and the BBC Women in STEM group which she helped to establish
On the ninety-fifth anniversary of the first public broadcast by 2L0, Bill Thompson talks to Angela Stevenson
Matthew Postgate reflects on a year of BBC Design and Engineering, Jasmine Cox talks about object-based programmes, and Ian Wagdin describes Primer, a multi-camera live broadcasting service.
Matthew Postgate, Chief Technology and Product Officer, explains why this series of podcasts has been commissioned.
Bill Thompson talks to Jasmine Cox about CAKE and Jake Berger about Remarc
2LO's Bill Thompson interviews BBC D&E Chief Operations Officer Chris Burns about her life in radio. Part of 2LO Rebooted
Front Row from 2LO rebooted, featuring Libby Miller and Stuart Page. Presented by Bill Thompson
A brief introduction to 2LO from BBC Design and Engineering, by Bill Thompson
The first of a regular series of podcasts from BBC Design and Engineering, produced for staff, with Matthew Postgate and Henry Cooke. Presented by Bill Thompson.