** report 1-2010
We established an important partnership with BaneseCard, a private company that operates the credit card services from the BANESE (Sergipe's state bank) which allows us to increase the investments in the ongoing project in creative economy "Cultura em Foco” in areas unforseen in the original proposal approved by the IADB (Interamerican Development Bank). We have to thanks a lot the commitment of Ms Maria Avilete Ramalho, Superintendent of BaneseCard, with our initiatives in Santa Luzia and the projects needs for support.
sexta-feira, 24 de junho de 2011
Visit of Beau Lotto
** report 4-2009
During the period of November 17th to 23th Beau Lotto has visited Sergipe. His visit was possible due the support from the State Bank of Sergipe (BANESE) who invited Mr Beau Lotto for giving a conference on "Perception” and we used the opportunity to discuss about possible cooperation between IPTI and Lotto Lab (www.lottolab.org), which is a very creative research centre. As one of the possibilities, we discussed with Mr Lotto the idea of creating an experience linking art, science and ecology, maybe using the "bioluminescence” that we find in the mangroves as an indicator of environment health. This idea was first discussed with Roger Malina and Bronac Ferran and the visit of Beau Lotto was a chance to exploit the idea in more practical details. We decided to build a proposal in the next weeks.
During the period of November 17th to 23th Beau Lotto has visited Sergipe. His visit was possible due the support from the State Bank of Sergipe (BANESE) who invited Mr Beau Lotto for giving a conference on "Perception” and we used the opportunity to discuss about possible cooperation between IPTI and Lotto Lab (www.lottolab.org), which is a very creative research centre. As one of the possibilities, we discussed with Mr Lotto the idea of creating an experience linking art, science and ecology, maybe using the "bioluminescence” that we find in the mangroves as an indicator of environment health. This idea was first discussed with Roger Malina and Bronac Ferran and the visit of Beau Lotto was a chance to exploit the idea in more practical details. We decided to build a proposal in the next weeks.
Partnership with ATRC, Canada
** report 4-2009
During the trip to Canada we agreed to establish a partnership with the Adaptive Technology Researcher Centre (ATRC) in the field of Inclusive Education. WE will now work on the document (agreement) in order to formalized the partnership next March with the visit of Jutta Treviranus, director of ATRC, to Sergipe. This will be our first international partnership for the center in Santa Luzia and we are very happy to start with the area of education.
We and ATRC are working to try to get the first funding for projects and we are sure that we will come soon to you to announce good news.
During the trip to Canada we agreed to establish a partnership with the Adaptive Technology Researcher Centre (ATRC) in the field of Inclusive Education. WE will now work on the document (agreement) in order to formalized the partnership next March with the visit of Jutta Treviranus, director of ATRC, to Sergipe. This will be our first international partnership for the center in Santa Luzia and we are very happy to start with the area of education.
We and ATRC are working to try to get the first funding for projects and we are sure that we will come soon to you to announce good news.
Trip To Toronto, Canada
** report 4-2009
Last October we did a trip to Canada, due an invitation from Jutta Treviranus to participate in the Open Source and Accessibility Forum, and we used the opportunity to establish dialogue with some people and institutions, in a very exciting and inspiring agenda organized by Jutta. During this trip we visited and discussed about future collaboration with the following people and institutions:
Last October we did a trip to Canada, due an invitation from Jutta Treviranus to participate in the Open Source and Accessibility Forum, and we used the opportunity to establish dialogue with some people and institutions, in a very exciting and inspiring agenda organized by Jutta. During this trip we visited and discussed about future collaboration with the following people and institutions:
- Alejandro R. Jadad – Centre for Global eHealth Innovation
- Luigi Ferrara – School of Design, George Brown College
- Monica Contreras – Ontario College of Art & Design
- Peter Pennefather and West Suhanic – Laboratory for Collaborative Diagnostic
IPTI main office now is in Santa Luzia do Itanhy
** report 4-2009
Since December 1st the main office of IPTI is located at the city of Santa Luzia do Itanhy, more specifically at Crasto Village. We are working to renew the house of the fisherman and next January we expect to have finished the works. When ready this house will have:
Since December 1st the main office of IPTI is located at the city of Santa Luzia do Itanhy, more specifically at Crasto Village. We are working to renew the house of the fisherman and next January we expect to have finished the works. When ready this house will have:
- a telecenter, with 10 computers and internet access (satellite) open for communitarian use
- a room for courses/training, with capacity for 50 people
- an office for researchers with 35 square meters
- 2 bathrooms
Below you see some photos of the house and the work being done. Next January I will send new photos and an invitation for all to come for the open party.
1st products made by using local straws
** report 4-2010
The artisans from Santa Luzia, within the project “Cultura em Foco", supported by the IADB, IPTI, SEBRAE-SE and BaneseCard, have produced their first products – venetian blinds.
The artisans from Santa Luzia, within the project “Cultura em Foco", supported by the IADB, IPTI, SEBRAE-SE and BaneseCard, have produced their first products – venetian blinds.
From the inventory done in the first phase of the project we came up to the definition that we should start working with natural fibers. The local artisans used to use those fibers to produce hats, bags, with very low value. After interviewing several designers and making an analysis of potential markets we defined the first 3 lines of products to be produced by using natural fibers: venetian blinds; luminaries, place mats. All those products have a very high value by combining design with local material and savoir faire. Those products present also the advantage of taking less material from the nature but getting much more income, fitting the sustainable handling request of the project.
In the figures below you see some examples of the venetian blinds made by different local straws and some examples of blinds with their handles. Later you can see the 1st prototype of a luminary produced by the local artisans using the fiber named “Junco”.
Project "The 5 Senses of Santa Luzia do Itanhy”
** report 3-2009
With the help of the people from the Spain Embassy in Brazil we elaborated a creative economy project (tourism and culture) focused on creating a tourism route in Santa Luzia based on 5 Senses (gastronomy, mangrove, atlantic forest, craft, fisherman) and on empowering local communities to become the main stakeholders of this socio-economic process. The proposal was submitted to the Spain Cooperation Agency and we hope to have the final decision announced by the end of this year. Many thanks to Paz Pérez and Rafael de Gorgolas for the great help.
With the help of the people from the Spain Embassy in Brazil we elaborated a creative economy project (tourism and culture) focused on creating a tourism route in Santa Luzia based on 5 Senses (gastronomy, mangrove, atlantic forest, craft, fisherman) and on empowering local communities to become the main stakeholders of this socio-economic process. The proposal was submitted to the Spain Cooperation Agency and we hope to have the final decision announced by the end of this year. Many thanks to Paz Pérez and Rafael de Gorgolas for the great help.
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