Welcome to the Lazerian blog page
Here, we provide you with a unique glimpse into the creative world, showcasing our innovative design work and the creative process behind it. Our blog features exclusive interviews with our team members, insights into the inspirations behind our designs, and an exploration of important issues within the creative industry.
At Lazerian, we strive to push the boundaries of design and inspire others to do the same. We believe that creativity knows no limits and that every project presents an opportunity to create something truly unique and extraordinary. Our blog provides an open and honest platform to share our experiences and ideas, and we invite you to join us on this journey.
Whether you’re a designer, artist, or simply someone who appreciates creativity and innovation, we hope our blog inspires you and encourages you to explore your own creative potential. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to sharing our world with you.
Tech-Inspired Art Movements: How Technological Advancements Shaped Art
Discover the captivating journey of art and technology as they have evolved hand in hand, shaping the creative landscape. From the avant-garde movements of Futurism and Pictorialism to the cutting-edge world of Algorithmic Art and the revolutionary Generative Adversarial Networks (GANS), this progression underscores the dynamic fusion of artistry and technology. Explore how these innovations have redefined artistic expression and opened new frontiers in the digital era.
20 Oct 2023
International E-Waste Day 2023
As International E-waste Day is on October 14th, we turn the spotlight on ourselves , as an innovative art and design studio leading the charge in the battle against e-waste. Discover how we are redefining sustainable creativity and contributing to a greener future. Join us in celebrating our efforts this International E-waste Day.
13 Oct 2023
Ewaste race car at the New Scientist Live
During October 7th to 9th, 2023, Lazerian proudly exhibited the Envision Recover e-waste race car at New Scientist Live in London’s Excel Centre. The event featured our innovative approach to addressing e-waste, highlighting the fusion of technology and sustainability. It was an excellent opportunity to explore the future of eco-conscious design
04 Oct 2023
Blue Peter visit to Lazerian: Environmental art and E-waste awareness
Childrens TV programme Blue Peter visited the Lazerian workshop and the Formula E Championships to talk about e-waste reusing and recycling. Follow the journey from the making of the race car to the launch at the London e-prix
27 Sep 2023
Visual Peace: Manchester Art Fair 2022
Look at Lazerian interactive art piece that was unveiled at the 2022 Manchester Art Fair. Visual Peace was a continuation of another sculpture for the National Lottery-Peoples Portraits Campaign
20 Sep 2023
Glossop Creates- Transforming Glossop’s Spirit into Sustainable Art
Discover how Lazerian crafted birdhouses to enrich a local community in conjunction with Glossop Creates, a remarkable sustainable community initiative. Explore how this thoughtful endeavor promotes wildlife conservation and strengthens the bonds within the Glossop community.
11 Sep 2023
The Role of Art in Placemaking: Transforming Ordinary Spaces into Vibrant and Welcoming Places
Looking at the role of Art within placemaking and its importance in helping to recreate something ordinary into a unique and creative space
08 Sep 2023
Kaleidoscope of Hope: Lazerian’s Interactive Art at Manchester Art Fair
Explore the transformative power of art with Lazerian’s unique interactive installation, ‘Kaleidoscope of Hope.’ Reflect on past exhibitions and join us at the Manchester Art Fair, Nov 17-19
24 Aug 2023
Race Against Climate Change and winners of the Recover E competition
A behind the scenes look at the Race Against Climate Change event at the Science Museum in London. As attended by Goodwill ambassador Aidan Gallagher and Dr Jane Goodall. The winners of the mini Recover E were also announced and received some of their prizes from Liam Hopkins.
02 Aug 2023
E-waste race car unveiled at 2023 Hankook London E-Prix
Behind the scenes access to our E-waste Race car being unveiled at the 2023 London E-Prix. Envision Racing, who commissioned the e-waste car were also crowned world champions at the same event- ABB Formula E World championship.
30 Jul 2023
Introduction to the Find your Eyes Creative team
A look at the people and creative team behind the success of Manchester International Festival show Benji Reid’s Find Your Eyes.
19 Jul 2023
Find Your Eyes- Benji Reid
Find Your Eyes is a look at the life and artistry of Benji Reid in a creative and unique way. As well as a celebration of imperfection and evolution. A look at the show itself and the creative team within it.
15 Jul 2023
Donation of recycle vapes from UOMSEI
29 Jun 2023
The Golden Mickey Mouse, ‘Stolen Goods’
05 Jun 2023
Top 8 sculpture parks to visit worldwide
23 May 2023
Smolensky Gallery- UNITY
27 Apr 2023
Recover E instruction guide
12 Apr 2023
Eco-friendly materials at Lazerian Space
26 Jul 2021
Colourology and Lazerian Space
05 Jul 2021
AJOTO x OLIVIA ASPINALL STUDIO pen rest collection in collaboration with Lazerian
The story of how creativity and experimental methods as well as teamwork can help to produce a premium product that is not only aesthetically pleasing but eco-friendly and sustainable too.
18 May 2021
Gerald Artist spotlight- Jang Koal
Gerald artist spotlight on Jang Koal – the Korean pop-surrealist artist behind ‘037 Geh Gerald’. A look at her work, background and inspirations.
14 Apr 2021
COGGLES x Lazerian
Read about how international fashion retailer Coggles worked with Lazerian to achieve their vision of a S/S 21 campaign that is filled with expressive colour, bold prints and joyful dressing.
12 Apr 2021
Cotton On Mcr open call
Cotton On Mcr are to host their first standalone art exhibition hosted at Manchester’s own Saul Hay Gallery featuring artists found via an open call. There will be a ‘best piece’ prize featuring guest judge Liam Hopkins.
08 Mar 2021
MF Doom tribute ft Benji Reid & Lazerian
A tribute to the recently departed hip hop genius MF DOOM – a preview of a photographic comic strip soon to be released which is the result of a creative collaboration from Lazerian and Benji Reid – a renowned Choreo Photolist.
04 Feb 2021
Gerald Artist spotlight – Grande Dame
03 Dec 2020
Gerald Artist Spotlight- Daren Newman
Daren Newman worked on several Gerald designs including 015- ‘Arts and Crufts’ and a large scale Unique Gerald named ‘Old Dog, New Tricks’
12 Oct 2020
5 best sculpture parks in the UK
A pick of the 5 best outdoor sculpture parks in the UK. Each featuring a mixture of different styles, beautiful open air spaces as well pieces from both established and upcoming artists.
01 Oct 2020
Terence Conran – British designer and founder of Habitat and the Design Museum dies aged 88
A look at how the late Sir Terence Conran shaped the design world and how he promoted the best of British design, art and culture around the world.
26 Sep 2020
5 reasons why public art matters
16 Sep 2020
50 Windows of Creativity
A peek into an upcoming project this autumn, Manchester art trail- 50 Windows of Creativity by Bee in the City creators Wild in Art
10 Sep 2020
Overworked Bee
Overworked Bee is a art sculptural piece currently on show at Manchester based art gallery Saul Hay. Featured in the exhibition FORM- a celebration of contemporary British sculpture.
03 Sep 2020
Manchester Art Fair
A look at Lazerian’s premiere at the infamous and prestigious Manchester Art Fair
19 Jul 2020
Greater Mancunians
Greater Mancunians celebrates and showcases the cities most culturally influence people. Read how Liam Hopkins of Lazerian became one of them.
Citizens of Manchester- Liam Hopkins
Citizens of Manchester looks at the extraordinary individuals who are the life and soul of the UK city-region of Greater Manchester
18 Jul 2020
Alcantara- Made in Italy|Designed in Britain VIP exhibition launch
A look behind the scenes at the VIP Alcantara and Not Just a Label fashion exhibition featuring the Split dress from Lazerian
Export Champion
It is with pleasure that we announce that Lazerian has been invited to become a 2020 Export Champion
30 Jun 2020
Can good design help mental health?
Can the actual effect of designing help our mental state of being? Can sculpture help the mind? Can good design products help?
22 May 2020
Q&A with… Claire McDivitt
To help mark International Women’s Day we are speaking with our marketing director Claire McDivitt
10 Mar 2020
Soundwaves
A delve into the designing, making and creation of Soundwaves including the connection to music and sound.
24 Feb 2020