Zdarlight

Austerity seems to be the theme for Christmas in London this year. Pressure from both the environmental lobby and, I'm guessing, the bank manager, has definitely dampened the usual exuberant waste of money and electricity that are central London's Christmas decorations. Thankfully this pressure seems to have sparked some creativity, and the decorations this year look a lot better for it. Gone are the over coloured, over powered, and under designed affairs of previous years. Regent Street, as usual, boasts the most elaborate decorations, which are supposedly giant stars - although i'll let you decide what they actually resemble!


Covent Garden has opted for a rather more creative installation. The dazzling chandeliers hanging from the ceiling are interactive and respond to passers-by. The team behind the lights, UVA, have previously worked on light shows for Massive Attack and Basement Jaxx, so they definitely get my support :)


Massive Attack and UVA aside, my vote this year goes to Carnaby Street. With a bit of flair, no extra lighting, and several inflatable snowmen they have managed to create a really captivating effect without the usual cost and electricity implications.


Whilst we are on the subject of Christmas, my New Technology Venture class managed to get in some early festive celebrations this week. We (including the prof!) brought beers into class from Sundowners, the weekly free LBS drinking session.


Digitalism - Zdarlight: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8ePfIkGqHCQ