SHAAN REHSI
Creative Technologist
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Live Coder
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Content Creator
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Recent Projects
Nani's Room
A memory game about home, personal objects and identity, inspired by my grandmother's room. Curated for the Work in Process showcase.
Live Coding
Live coding duo
Music and live coding centred on Global Majority and diasporic musical cultures. We perform live-coded sets and run workshops, including Strudel beat-making.
Live sets
Algotrance
Carpet Shop, Peckham. Opening for Switch Angel, with a spoken word artist.
Algorave Corsica
Corsica, London. Strudel audio set.
Creative Computing Festival
Copeland Gallery, Peckham. Strudel, Hydra and p5.js.
Workshops
Leading and assisting creative coding and music sessions.
Building Beats with Strudel
One-hour amapiano beat-making for Peckham Digital, with Melanated Coalition.
Identity 2.0
Upcoming
Archive
Coursework and experiments from 2022 to 2024. A few of the latest below.
About Me
I am a Creative Technologist, Designer and Live Coder based in London. My work explores the intersection of technology, design, music and digital culture through creative coding, AI research, community-led projects and interactive experiences.
Recently I have worked with Peckham Digital producing podcasts, social campaigns and digital content while continuing my practice in live coding, creative technology and experimental media.
- Creative Technology
Creative Coding
Live Coding
Generative AI
Data Visualisation
- Design
UX/UI Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Video Editing
- Development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
React Native
- Research
User Research
Workshop Facilitation
Digital Culture Research
Quantitative Analysis
Resume
Social Media Co-ordinator · London / Remote · shaanr@hotmail.co.uk
Social Media and Communications Coordinator with a passion for storytelling, community engagement and digital arts. Experienced in combining strong writing and editing with visual design to deliver impactful communications, coordinate events and tailor content to widen audience reach and participation.
Work experience
Communications CoordinatorPeckham DigitalNov 2025 – Present
- Promoted from Communications Intern within three months.
- Lead digital communications across Instagram, X, Facebook and newsletters.
- Develop and run content strategy to support festival growth and year-round engagement.
- Produce press releases, web copy, graphics and video.
- Manage media relations, press databases and coverage tracking.
- Coordinate with artists, partners and community teams to broaden reach.
- Member of the Youth Advisory Board, contributing to strategic planning and community representation.
- New Hosted on Resonance FM radio during the festival.
- New Photographed the festival's sponsorship with drinks brand Codge.
Content/Video Editing InternAIXDesignOct 2025 – Present
- Edit and repurpose festival talks and workshops for web and social platforms.
- Produce short-form video (reels, clips) with copy and a distribution plan.
- Liaise with artists to source assets and represent their work accurately and sensitively.
- Design digital graphics in line with the studio's visual identity.
Freelance Live CoderSelf-employed2025 – Present
- Perform live coding sets that generate real-time audio-visual compositions.
- Collaborate with musicians and digital artists in performance settings.
- Explore improvisation, algorithmic composition and audience-responsive media.
Communications InternPeckham DigitalAug – Oct 2025
- Supported social media strategy and campaign delivery across platforms.
- Assisted with post scheduling, brand consistency and audience engagement tracking.
Programmes
Future Artists ProgrammeSomerset House2026
- Selected for a competitive interdisciplinary artist development programme exploring digital culture and public-facing creative practice.
Music x Code Summer ProgrammePeckham Digital2025
- Creative coding programme exploring live coding, music, data and collaborative audio-visual performance.
Stemettes ProgrammeStemettes2024 – 2025
- National mentorship and professional development initiative supporting women in STEM.
Education
Creative Computing BSc, 1st Class HonoursUniversity of the Arts London2021 – 2024
- First Class Honours.
Short Course in Software Design (C++)Aarhus UniversityAug – Sep 2022
- Grade B (5 ECTS).
Skills
Communications & Marketing
- Multi-platform content strategy
- Copywriting and editorial
- Campaign planning and scheduling
- Community engagement through workshops, events and teaching
Design & Digital Media
- Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Canva
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Data visualisation and WebGL
- Brand and design systems
Analytics & Accessibility
- Google Analytics and performance tracking
- WCAG and inclusive design
Contact Me
shaanr@hotmail.co.uk
© 2026 Created by Shaan K Rehsi