Sophie Straw’s design is a fantastic hybrid of nature and technology

This is the first of our series about art work coming soon to Collegiate learning centre.  For her final year Interior Design degree show, Sophie Straw created the Public Web – a multifunctional public space connecting health, culture, leisure and education to create a hub that encourages people to socialise and network within a physical space. Sophie’s project tackles the potential issue of individuals becoming isolated in an era when technology and the mobile internet is increasingly accessible.  Derived from an abstract interpretation of a spider’s web, the design promotes an enhanced public space while addressing social and health issues while embracing digital technology. More images of The Public Web will be on display in the learning centre soon, and in the meantime follow us on twitter at @shuartinadsetts for regular updates!