Decentralized Clothing Production: OpenKnit
In my previous post about Electroloom, I mentioned that two projects had caught my eye. The other is OpenKnit. It was kind of funny to see ElectroLoom and OpenKnit… Read More
View ArticleSmart Fabrics Conference 2014
The Smart Fabrics Conference, taking place April 23-25, is one my favorite wearable technology conferences to attend. From hands-on DIY workshops to insightful talks on how to get your product… Read More
View ArticleDeveloping an Electronic Skin
Moving one step closer to developing electronic skin, Yonggang Huang, a Northwestern University professor and John A. Rogers, a University of Illinois professor, have created a thin, flexible eletronic...
View ArticleTextile Prints Made With Cabbage Dye and Electricity
Cindy Strobach uses red cabbage dye and electrical household appliances to create fascinating colorful printed textiles. She created the work for her Final Show project at London’s Royal College of...
View ArticleDigital Loom That Weaves Yarn in Three Dimensions
Oluwaseyi Sosanya, a graduate from Royal College of Art, has designed this amazing loom that can weave yarn in three dimensions. The printer is rudimentary at this stage, but the… Read More
View ArticleSmart Fabrics Conference May 11 – 13
If you can only attend one wearable technology conference this year, then Smart Fabrics 2105 should be at the top of your list. What differentiates this conference from all the others… Read More
View ArticleBiomimicry and Sports Apparel
The best athletic wear is typically designed to enhance performance — without sacrificing style of course. Pauline Van Dongen’s latest collaboration with Skynfeel — a condom brand none-the-less —...
View ArticleAerochromics: Pollution Monitoring Garments Aim to Become A Sixth Skin
Speculative design is a provocative tool that generates more conversations than sales. Writing speculative future narratives challenge designers to focus more on the “why” with end results that...
View ArticleBiofabrication: The New Revolution in Material Design
Leather grown in a lab; parkas made from protein; and textiles printed from algae are a few examples of how designers are using synthetic biology to craft a more sustainable… Read More
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