Archive November 2008
Anouk Wipprecht creates fashion using Lumalive
(image via industrialnation.nl) Anouk Wipprecht from the Netherlands creates incredibly beautiful garments that will make you drool. Her recent work explores the uses of Lumalive. One of the many beautiful ...
A somewhat decent implementation of solar
One of the biggest challenges for personal computing devices, especially with wearable technology, is power. It’s difficult to obtain and it’s expensive and bulky to store. So, I’m always on ...
Shock-absorbing flexible plastic
d3o lab has an incredible new material that absorbs hits and shocks. It’s a soft, putty-like plastic that you can squish in your hand. When it experiences blunt force, such ...
Illuminating textile madness
(image via Anke Loh) There seems to be a lot of designers experimenting with fiber optics and Illuminating textiles. Anke Loh is one of my favorites. I love her unusual ...
Shape-shifting garments by Hussein Chalayan
Hussein Chalayan, one of my all-time favorite fashion designers, is constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be technologically integrated into his garments. His 2007 “A Hundred and Eleven” show ...
About electricfoxy
Electricfoxy investigates on-body experiences that are enhanced by technology resulting in new wearable experiences that become a core part of our expression, our identity, and our individuality.