Day 3 of the Possibility Machine!

Today was all about bringing ideas to life through model-making and thinking in scale. Each group tackled a different aspect of the machine, pushing boundaries while keeping it grounded in SHEAFS – our school’s design values: Sustainable, Healthy, Ethical, Accessible, Fair, and Safe.

Group 1 explored shelter, creating clever shade solutions using layered fabrics. They got inventive—using balloons to model perforated, dappled shadows and gathering recycled textiles from the School of Fashion. Smart, sustainable, and full of texture!

Group 2 focused on mark-making surfaces, imagining how the client could co-create art with the community. They made the most of the client’s recycled materials, thinking big to maximise creative space and collaboration.

Group 3 tackled stability, designing grounding interventions that ensure the machine is safe and secure wherever it’s used.

Together, the teams balanced practicality with possibility, and function with imagination. The result? A truly thoughtful machine that’s as inspiring as it is responsible.

Day 4 (Morning) – The Possibility Machine Arrives!

This morning marked an exciting milestone—we welcomed Joseph to Manchester, and with him came the skeleton of the Possibility Machine!

The first challenge? Hauling all the parts up to the third floor of MTC—our makeshift construction zone. No small feat, but the team rose to it with energy and teamwork.

Once everything was safely upstairs, the focus shifted to assembly. Piece by piece, the framework started to take shape, ready to receive each group’s creative interventions. The Possibility Machine is coming to life!

Day 4 (Afternoon) – Assembling Ideas and the Machine!

After lunch, excitement was in the air—the Possibility Machine was officially assembled! With the structure standing tall, each group presented their design ideas to Joseph, sharing their visions for stability, mark-making surfaces, and shelter.

It was a brilliant moment of collaboration, feedback, and fresh perspective. Spirits were high, and of course, we capped it off with a wholesome group photo—smiles all around!

This afternoon marked a major turning point: the team finally got hands-on with the physical build—the part we’ve all been waiting for.

Wish them luck as they take the next steps in bringing their designs to life!