Brendan Walker

Research Interests:

Blending strategies from the arts, design, engineering and psychology, Brendan's research centres around the design and production of intriguing interactive electromechanical installations, sculptures and rides; and the curating and staging of engaging events.

Brendan originally studied Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College and worked for British Aerospace. He later retrained, taking an MA in Industrial Design Engineering at the Royal College of Art. Brendan has worked on several major international collaborative projects as a Research Fellow in Interaction Design at the RCA. His last solo research project, Chromo11, formalised his ongoing interest in how to design and create thrilling experiences. Brendan is now Senior Tutor in Design Interaction and runs AERiAL, a consultancy which undertakes both art and commercial commissions, specialising in electromechanical installations. Brendan is a thrill aficionado. In his spare time he practices karate and races whippets. He is currently consulting for Tussauds Group, advising on strategic ride/experience development, and he recently curated Fairground: Thrill Laboratory for the Science Museum, which premiered in Autumn 2006.

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