Get ready for the WTS Smart Technology conference taking place next month on Oct 4-5 in Santa Clara, CA. The conference spans topics across four distinct fields — IOT, Wearables, AR/VR, and Digital… Read More
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Smart watches embossed with “cheers;” activity trackers embellished with feline motifs; and bangles crafted with a mix of technology and pearls are Kate Spade’s latest take on wearable tech. In the… Read More
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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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FashionMaterials
Aerochromics: Pollution Monitoring Garments Aim to Become A Sixth Skin
by Syuzi Pakhchyan August 17, 2016Speculative 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 typically straddle… Read More
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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 — translates an atypical material… Read More
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FashionUncategorized
BODYSONG./Glitchaus GLITCHJK Jacquard Bomber Jacket
by Jeff Donaldson February 27, 2016BODYSONG. GLITCHJK グリッチジャカードボンバージャケット/MULTI glitch jacquard bomber jacket • made with Glitchaus textiles from the Raw series by Jeff Donaldson and Judit Eszter • BODYSONG. Shop BODYSONG./Glitchaus GLITCHJK Jacquard Bomber Jacket… Read More
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This past fall (2015), I taught an introductory class of technology textiles to fibers students at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. This was for many students a first introduction to… Read More
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3D printers are a type of Rapid Prototyping technology, positioned as a design tool for producing inexpensive models early in the process of design. The physical models created by the… Read More
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Fashion
Cute Circuit Designs Illuminated Uniforms for Airline Easy Jet
by Syuzi Pakhchyan November 10, 2015Cute Circuit, a longtime pioneer in connected illuminated fashion, has collaborated with Airline Easyjet to design high-tech uniforms for their engineers and in-cabin crew. Cabin Crew Uniform The haute-tech uniform… Read More