Processing Community Day Workshop: Digital Tile Design and Fabrication

The workshop will provide a brief introduction to p5.js, a creative coding tool used primarily for learning programming and making visual art. Participants will get a chance to explore ready coding examples prepared by Marysia and James, experiment with their own code with tutor support (while time allows), and cut out a bookmark using their own design!

About Marysia Tańska
Marysia Tańska is a computational designer, creative developer and lecturer with a background in architecture. Before joining UAL Creative Computing Institute, she gained experience in parametric design for the furniture industry. Her PhD research, based at UAL CCI and conducted in partnership with Shape Arts, centres around digital making, accessibility, and community, and is informed by lived experience. Marysia co-organises London Pattern Club, a community group exploring algorithmic arts and crafts. She's exhibited work and managed exhibitions in Warsaw, Belgrade and London.

About James Walker
James is a London-based creative technologist working between software and textiles. His interest is in highlighting the computational aspects of heritage crafts, such as knitting, braiding and lacemaking, through hands-on activities and interactive objects. James has a background in software engineering, and is self-taught in several textile disciplines, including machine knitting. He completed a residency at Freeweaver Studio in 2024, participated in the V&A’s Digital Design Weekend 2025, and has published writing in A Yarn and Fibre Publication #2 and Softissues #1.

This workshop is part of Processing Community Day, we are prioritising young people aged between 18 and 25 years old who are not in employment and education.