Immersive Dickens

As principle investigator, Kati is ultimately responsible for the project. As Head of Digital Media and Publishing at the V&A, Kati leads content development across digital and print, and explores ways that technology can help improve the visitor experience – both online and in our buildings. Having worked in the design industry for 19 years, Kati brings a human centred design approach to her work, and has led award-winning work in the redevelopment of the V&A digital estate. Kati graduated from Durham University with a joint honours in Geography and Anthropology, and holds an MA in History of Design from the V&A/Royal College of Art. Read less

Peter is working as a lead creative on the Immersive Dickens project. He is a founding member of Punchdrunk and joint CEO of the charitable arm of the company. In 2008 he established the company's enrichment department and has pioneered taking punchdrunk's practice into schools, communities and participatory settings. He is interested in the transformative power of engagement with the arts and particularly the immersive form. Read less

Kathryn has a keen practical and research interest in new modes of displaying intangible heritage, chiefly literature and music. She was assistant curator of the blockbuster V&A exhibition ‘David Bowie is’, and content editor for ‘Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains’. She holds a PhD in English literature and has previously tutored GCSE, A Level and undergraduate students studying Charles Dickens. Kathryn currently edits V&A publications for children and adults and is also associate director of design studio New Visual Paradigm, whose current projects include the development of permanent galleries for the future Hungarian House of Music in Budapest. Read less

Eva brings with her the experience of working as a product manager as part of the V&A Digital Media & Publishing team, as well as a freelance theatre producer and startup founder. In her work, Eva enjoys shaping, defining and delivering products that generate a delightful emotion – be it in the form of an immersive theatre show or easy and effortless website experiences. Eva has previously worked at the NYC-based startup Knotch, where she brought their first product to market. In 2006 she set up her own theatre collective Parrot in the Tank to explore immersive theatre. She holds a BA Hons in theatre directing from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a Master's degree from the London College of Communication and London Business School. Read less

Margot is one of the directors of the creative technology studio The Workers. Using her background in literature and design she explores new ways of storytelling by using technology in unexpected ways. In 2012, she co-founded, the creative agency, Studio Myers, delivering projects for the Design Museum London, London Olympics or the BBC. Later the company merged with The Workers, joining forces with like-minded people to create surprising experiences playing with the boundaries of what's possible. Read less

Tommaso is a product designer, technologist and cofounder of The Workers, an award-winning creative technology studio. Combining design thinking and broad experience in all digital domains, Tommaso has worked over the years with large cultural institutions (Tate, Hauser & Wirth), enterprise scale companies (Nokia, IDEO, Hitachi) and smaller leading creative practices (including Jason Bruges Studio, Helicar&Lewis, Biblotheque Design and A Practice For Everyday Life). Tommaso is a Design Interactions, RCA alumnus (2009). Read less

Nicolas is a director at The Workers. His work, greatly influenced by his studies in graphic design and computer sciences, investigates the implications of digital technology through the filter of design. He graduated from the Design Interactions course of the Royal College of Art, holds an MA in graphic design and a degree in computer science. In 2012, he co-founded the creative agency, Studio Myers and exhibited work in places like the MOMA, Paris Design Week or Design Museum London. Read less

Rebecca is supporting Peter Higgin as lead creative on Immersive Dickens in an executive producer role. Rebecca is Executive Director and joint CEO of Punchdrunk’s charity. Responsible for its strategic direction, she works closely with Punchdrunk’s creative teams to realise the ambition and impact of its remarkable work. Rebecca has considerable experience in developing innovative and dynamic business structures with pioneering artists. Previous roles include work with Candoco Dance Company and Arts Council England. Rebecca is a Board member of ISPA (International Society of Performing Arts). Read less