Project
Postgraduate Design
Project
Jake Bestwick
The Activist Space
Postgraduate Design
Image of corridor render
Corridor
Digital Artwork, May 2022, This image represents a portion of the exhibition in which a long narrow corridor connects two areas together. This corridor alters the users senses and toys with the idea of claustrophobia
Image of elevation render
Elevation of Site
Digital Artwork, May 2022, This image represents a north facing elevation of the site. The architectural motif is clearly displayed looping around the site as well as a piece of artwork found on the outer wall of the entrance.
Image of final plan drawings
Final Plan
Digital Artwork, May 2022,This image shows the final plan and highlights the different aspects of the site and the installations within.
Image of mirror room render
Mirror Room
Digital Artwork, May 2022, This image displays the final section of the site which is a section of mirrors and arched windows to allow the user to reflect on their experience, the subject exhibited through the space, as well as their newfound understanding of such.
Image of site plan
Site Plan
Digital Artwork, May 2022, This image is a superimposed display of the site with surrounding context. Located on Tudor Square, the Winter Gardens and Sheffield Theatres are clearly seen.
Jake Bestwick
The Activist Space

This project is founded on research gathered by Jake Bestwick during the previous module, Creative Design and Positionality, as well as external research gathered. The project is also a resolved design response to the research question: How does the lack of a ban on Gay Conversion Therapy in the UK impact the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals?

Research within this project takes the form of primary site visits including analysis of them, a questionnaire using implied-informed consent to gain insight into the view of a wide range of people’s opinions, as well as the use of secondary sources and readings. 

The resolution of this collation of work takes the form of a permanent installation that initially tackles the subject of Conversion Therapy, invoking visceral and emotional responses from the users. The project has longevity and substance thanks to the design of the space, a sensory-audio experience, as well as the ability for it to tackle a range of topics. For example, one month could be dedicated to feminism and the next month could be dedicated to sustainability and the climate crisis.

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This project is founded on research gathered by Jake Bestwick during the previous module, Creative Design and Positionality, as well as external research gathered. The project is also a resolved design response to the research question: How does the lack of a ban on Gay Conversion Therapy in the UK impact the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals?

Research within this project takes the form of primary site visits including analysis of them, a questionnaire using implied-informed consent to gain insight into the view of a wide range of people’s opinions, as well as the use of secondary sources and readings. 

The resolution of this collation of work takes the form of a permanent installation that initially tackles the subject of Conversion Therapy, invoking visceral and emotional responses from the users. The project has longevity and substance thanks to the design of the space, a sensory-audio experience, as well as the ability for it to tackle a range of topics. For example, one month could be dedicated to feminism and the next month could be dedicated to sustainability and the climate crisis.

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