Hope Byron

Hi, I’m Hope! My work is curious and inquisitive, supported by extensive research and creates related responses for people. 

My ideas are often triggered by niche but relatable occurrences and observations, which I like to challenge using conceptual thoughts. My approach is to always bring a sense of playfulness: I like to experiment with the balance between serious realities and playful but logical responses since they’re grounded in solid research. Who can argue with a crazy idea when it’s backed up by solid research and… works? I let the project and research decide whichever medium is most fitting, taking on skills like jewellery making, carpentry and coding to make it happen. 

Above all, I like to ask questions. Mostly ‘what if?’

 

[The Multi-Stage Life]

There is a language problem with aging. If lives are getting longer and we are predicted to jump between education, work and rest in order to live a healthy, long life, how can we continue to use age-determined language for these life stages?

The Multi-Stage Life proposes a new naming system and framework to understand life stages of education, work, and rest; the merits of each; and the benefits overlapping these stages can bring. The project puts this new framework into the perspective of a speculative Multi-Generational Sports Day – games are tailored to play to the strengths of each life stage, whilst crossing over skills with other stages. The project research is summarised in a newspaper, which includes proposals for simple steps towards a healthy, long life.