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      Kinetic Couture: Introducing the Butterfly Dress

      January 25, 2017

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      Kate Spade Brings Whimsy to Wearables

      August 29, 2016

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      Aerochromics: Pollution Monitoring Garments Aim to Become A Sixth Skin

      August 17, 2016

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      ‎BODYSONG‬./Glitchaus GLITCHJK Jacquard Bomber Jacket

      February 27, 2016

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      3D Print and the Jewellery Industry: An Overview

      December 11, 2015

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      August 15, 2016

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      Bring A Little Bling To Your Workout with Misfit’s Solar-Powered Activity Trackers Made From Swarovski Crystals

      January 6, 2015

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      Wearables in Contemporary Ballet

      November 18, 2014

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      Fibers Software Transforms Your Fuelband Data into Art

      August 19, 2014

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      Adidas Reissues Micropacer OG

      August 14, 2014

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      Fashionable therapy brightens winter SADness

      July 30, 2015

      Healthcare

      Lightwear: An Exploration in Wearable Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

      February 4, 2015

      Healthcare

      Vigour — A Gorgeous Wearable For Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

      December 18, 2014

      Healthcare

      Space: What to wear?

      June 7, 2014

      Healthcare

      E-textile Pillow for Communication Between Dementia Patients and Family

      November 5, 2013

  • Wearables UX
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      Moff: Wearable Smart Toy For Kids

      August 21, 2014

      Wearables UX

      Temporary NFC Tattoo

      July 29, 2014

      Wearables UX

      Wearable Tech Guide to SXSW

      March 7, 2014

      Wearables UX

      PixMob’s LED beanies light up the SuperBowl by turning the crowd into human pixels

      February 3, 2014

      Wearables UX

      Cadbury Joy Jackets

      January 16, 2014

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      Interview with Davide Vigano of Heapsylon

      April 30, 2014

      Interviews

      Make It Wearable Video Series by Creators Project

      April 3, 2014

      Interviews

      Interview with Sparkfun’s Dia Campbell

      March 26, 2014

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      Interview with Julia Koerner

      March 20, 2014

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      Interview with Akseli Reho from Clothing Plus

      March 17, 2014

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      August 23, 2016

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      Aerochromics: Pollution Monitoring Garments Aim to Become A Sixth Skin

      August 17, 2016

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      Biomimicry and Sports Apparel

      August 15, 2016

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      Smart Fabrics Conference May 11 – 13

      April 27, 2015

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      Techno Textiles – Concordia University

      January 18, 2016

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      Smart Fabrics + Wearable Technology 2015 Review

      July 8, 2015

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      Explore and Learn from the Students of the Wearables Class at CCA

      April 19, 2015

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      Make It Wearable Winners

      November 4, 2014

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      September 22, 2014

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Wearable Technology : Customize your Show !

written by Sample User

Where, is your device, when not in use ? ” Wear ” them ! As accessories, to fashion..up your tech savvy electronics.  What if, there where buckles, that would “house” any number of “communication” accessories, as wearable tech ? My patented version is a “pager/buckle” that will “house/dock” other devices…to accessorize your….style ???

And while, these, devices, are in use/hand, buckle “pager” casing, will have LCD screen to “stream” …Ads, Video’s.. various Buckle decals…in motion, to “beats” of  any music downloads to iPhones; while  iPhone is in hand. Hip, cool,youthful, stylish electronics to wear ? iBuckle !

http://www.ideasupport.net/view/eajqu7j15159kv5q/

Wearable Technology : Customize your Show ! was last modified: December 6th, 2013 by Sample User
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Sonic shock workshop

written by Sample User

Third year fashion design students at Shih Chien University, Taiwan,

 

 

 

 

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Wearable Technology Projects Funded by Crowdfunding Platforms.

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Kickstarter and Indiegogo, both crowdfunding platforms for creative projects, have been used to fund several wearable tech projects. Below is a selection of projects that use the body’s natural brainwaves or heartbeat as input for a sensor. These inputs are then analysed and interpreted as an output, creating a feedback loop. Various technologies are used in each project to determine exactly what the user is thinking or feeling.

MUSE: The Brain-Sensing Headband

This first project is a sensing headband. Four sensors are strategically positioned on the headband, connecting to the wearer’s forehead. This enables the wearer to control applications and games, reduce stress, improve memory and concentration, and eventually to control devices directly with his/her own mind.

By converting the wearer’s brainwaves into instructions, the wearer is able to interact with content on an iOS or Android device. This intuitively designed headband places control in the mind of the user.

The following two projects allow for very specific feedback through the device. Each device reacts with the wearer/user and allows the viewer to see a very specific reaction as to how the wearer/user’s feelings or their physical reaction to a situation.

EMOKI: Animal Ears You Control With Your Mind!

These fake animal ears move in reaction to the wearer’s  emotions. They can also be a conversation starter. Using Necomimi technology, the headset, which is specifically designed for this purpose, analyses the wearer’s/user’s brainwaves and move in reaction to these. The specific data is then interpreted

There are  a variety of different ‘ears’ to choose from,  depending on your personal style.

These projects allow for a feedback system between the user, the device and the viewer or environment and are extremely interesting. So if you have an incredible project which you need funding for in order to realise it, you know where to go!

Wearable Technology Projects Funded by Crowdfunding Platforms. was last modified: December 27th, 2012 by Sample User
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Creating Your Comp Card

written by Sample User

There are a few things you need to keep in mind when putting your composite cards together for agents and potential clients. Comp cards are a vital part of being a model. They need to be updated every 6 months, if not sooner. If your looks change, your comps need to change. Your comp card is your calling card and need to represent you to a tee. These are the only things that the agents and clients reps are going to remember you by. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your composite cards.

Types of Photos

Your comp cards should be double sided 5X7’s that pop. You should always include a headshot, full shot, and a few 3/4 and 1/2 shots. You need a bathing suit and/or workout wear photo as well as a close-up of which includes smiles (showing your teeth) and some serious poses. Show that you are versatile and can changes with each picture. Consider a black and white for effect and change up your hair to alter your look. 

Writing on the Card

Your stats should be placed underneath what will be the back side of the card which includes 3 or 4 photos. Your stats or measurements should include height, weight, shoe size, bust, hips and waist. The front of the card, which will be your best, single photo, should have your full name across your picture in a larger font. 

Paper Quality

Don’t skimp! I’ve gone the cheap route and even tried to print myself, it is always a bad idea. When you show up at an audition, you should have the best comp of the group – make sure you stand out in a good way! Stick with a thicker card stock and request high speed laser printing. 

Robyn Sorenson is a professional model, mother of 2 and writer for jacksonfineart.com

Creating Your Comp Card was last modified: October 9th, 2012 by Sample User
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!! intersting to know

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T.c and conductive painting past

!! intersting to know was last modified: December 14th, 2009 by Sample User
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High Fashion Low Voltage class at he the Science Museum of Minnesota

written by Sample User

This fall the Learning Technologies Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota is collaborating with the Textile Center to offer High Fashion Low Voltage. The class introduces the Lilypad , developed by Leah Buechley, to the low tech textile community. Seven women signed up after seeing the class listing in the Textile Center fall catalog. The students come from a range of textile arts backgrounds including sewing, tapestry, weaving and professional clothing design. No electronics experience or programing was required to take the class. Programing expertise is provided by Clement Shimizu, PhD in computer science, who is in working with artists.

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Scarlet Electric: Wearable Tech Art Objects

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BFFM: Wearable Technology

Scarlet Electric is a collaboration between two media artists Rachelle Beaudoin and Jeanne Jo. Both recent grads from the Rhode Island School of Design’s Digital+Media department , they have combined forces to create work that translates ephemeral Internet Culture into physical tangible objects, typically manifesting as wearable technology art pieces. One of my favorite pieces is the BFFM (pictured above). BFFM is a wearable FM radio transmitter/receiver system that allows friends to send and receive audio files. One necklace acts as a FM radio transmitter while the other four are radio receivers equip with built in speakers. Within a few blocks radius, files between the users can be shared.

BFFM: Wearable Technology

I love the concept of being able to seek and find friends within your vicinity and be able tune into your friends’ or networks’ playlists. This type of ephemeral music sharing via a mesh network does have a lot of potential.

Ear Buddies: Wearable Technology

Other projects of note are the Ear Buddies and “Top Friends” Sweater. Ear Buddies is a fun critique of individual insulation brought about via IPod culture. Instead of isolating yourself from others and your environment, Ear Buddies instead create closeness and physically link the listeners to each other. Traveling en mass, the group must navigate together and act as a single unit rather than collection of individuals.

Top Friends Sweater

The “Top Friends” Sweater is a garment with multiple sleeves intended to be worn by your closest friends. The project itself is a commentary on social networking sites that allow you to select and feature your “Top Friends”. Why is this Important? It’s refreshing to see projects that visualize and critique in a tangible form the effects of the internet on our culture.

Scarlet Electric: Wearable Tech Art Objects was last modified: January 21st, 2009 by Sample User
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Fractal: Living and Sensing Jewelry

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Fractal: Living and Sensing Jewelry

Fractal: Living Jewelry is the latest project to emerge from the from Philips Design Probes, a ‘far-future’ research initiative that tracks emerging cultural and technological trends. The responsive wearable prototype consists of large gem-like structures embedded with sensors and LEDs. The sensors measure movement, excitement levels and proximity of others and, in response, alter the intensity of the LED lighting.

Fractal: Living and Sensing Jewelry

More than clothing or adornment, the piece almost looks like a second “smart” skin that transforms the human silhouette with its geometric shapes. Why is this important? What is unique and interesting about the Fractal project is that it questions and, perhaps extends, the role that clothing and adornment plays in culture and society. It also opens up the possibility of creating new expressions (what they call “Hybrid” forms) by using new techniques in garment construction and assembly. According to the site: This opens up the possibility of ‘Hybrid’ forms and new functionalities in the search for solutions in the spaces of traditional apparel functionality – thermal protection, structure and support, water resistance, providing modesty, flesh control, and the ever-changing style calendars.

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Hussein Chalayan Exhibit at Design Museum

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Hussein Chalayan

For those of you lucky enough to be in or near London, the Design Museum is holding the first comprehensive presentation of Chalyan’s AMAZING work in the UK. The exhibit runs from Friday Jan 23 till April 24. Spanning fifteen years of experimental projects, the exhibit will include:

Hussein Chalayan: Afterwords

‘Afterwords’ which explores the notion of ‘wearable, portable architecture’ in which furniture literally transforms itself into garments;

Hussein Chalayan: Airborne

Hussein Chalayan: Airborne

‘Airborne’ bringing the latest LED technology to fashion design with a spectacular dress consisting of Swarovski crystals and over 15,000 flickering LED lights; and

Hussein Chalayan: Before Minus Now

‘Before Minus Now’ a dress made of materials used in aircraft construction which changes shape by remote control and ‘Readings’ a dress comprising of over 200 moving lasers presenting an extraordinary spectacle of light. If anyone is interested in reviewing the exhibit for Fashioning Tech and sharing your thoughts with the community, please send me an email.

Hussein Chalayan Exhibit at Design Museum was last modified: January 19th, 2009 by Sample User
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Paper Circuit Experiment

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Paper CIrcuit Experiment

ITP student Caroline Brown along with Kate Hartman demonstrate how easy it is to embed simple circuits into paper pulp. The project was completed for 4-in-4 where participants were required to create a new project every day for four days.

Paper CIrcuit Experiment

The process for making the paper circuit prototype seems fairly straight forward. They began by blending recycled shredded paper and water. Then two pieces of conductive thread and a handful of LEDs were pressed between two screens and left to dry.

The dried paper with the embedded LED circuit turned out quite nicely. BTW, here is a great tutorial on how to make your own recycled paper. Why is this important? It is interesting to see the relatively new experiments with paper and electronics. From Leah Buechley’s Paper Computing to XSLabs Pulp-based computing, paper is quickly becoming the new frontier for investigations in craft and technology As I watch the experiments unfold, I can imagine a world of possibilities for integrating simple electronics into children’s story books.

Paper Circuit Experiment was last modified: January 16th, 2009 by Sample User
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