Ian Roberts
Ian Roberts is a member of the Design Research Centre.
A selection of recent research outputs.- Exhibitions
Roberts, I., 2006. Featured collector, Manchester Art Gallery.
Roberts, I., Cowland, T., 2003. 'The Tree House', Stepping Hill Hospital - Children's division - reception atrium, 2003 Permanent.
Roberts, I., Cowland, T., Parsons, T., 2003. Intersculpt, Museum of science and industry - Manchester, 2003.
Roberts, I., 2003. Priceless, Manchester, 2003.
- Artefacts
Roberts, I., 2006. 'Collection of found and discarded objects', A video record of a selection from the authors collection of found and discarded objects with supporting commentary., Manchester Art Gallery, Permanent.
Roberts, I., 2006. 'Fireplace designs', Designs for a range of fireplace surrounds for the mid-range home improvement market sector., Feb 2004.
Roberts, I., 2005. 'Marmalade Suitcase', An interior installation - using found and modified objects, 'Marmalade' Restaurant - Manchester.
Roberts, I., Cowland, T., Parsons, T., 2003. 'A Computer on Every Desk and in Every Home', Six predictions of the future use of Rapid Prototyping and remote manufacturing in the domestic environment., Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester, 2003.
Roberts, I., Cowland, T., 2003. 'Public Art Installation', Interior Sculptural Installation - Design, Manufacture and Installation, 'The Tree House' - Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire, 2003 Permanent.
Roberts, I., 2003. 'That which lies beneath our feet', The found object displayed as crafted gallery artifact - exploring notions of art and value., Priceless - Manchester, 2003.
Roberts, I., 2001. 'Tool Box Design', Project carried out with MMU's external office to design a captive toolbox for use in the construction industry for Cadding Fabrications Ltd, 2001.
Roberts, I., 1998. 'Domestic Kitchen Sinks and Accessories - Astrocast PLC', Designs for domestic kitchen sinks using recycled acrylic waste., various retail venues..
Roberts, I., 1995. 'Various consumer, domestic products for domestic and international markets.', Domestic products, furniture, tools, housewares., Various retail venues including - Homebase, Boots, B+Q, Woolworths., From 1985 on.
- Presentations
Roberts, I., 2005. 'Why art is essential to the building of God's kingdom', New Wine, Harrowgate, 2005.
- Other Outputs
Roberts, I., 2006. 'Product analysis.', Domestic product performance analysis and reporting for legal representation..
Roberts, I., Buchler, P, 2002. 'Widening Participation and Access in Art education', A report for the Arts Council - England into issues of access to Art education in the UK..
Roberts, I., 1999. ''The Motor Show' - Granada Television - guest reviewer.', A review of the Ford 'Ka' - filmed in the Hacienda - Manchester.