Wireless wearable workshop, Dec 14

Posted by on Dec 6, 2008 in DIY & Hacking, Events | No Comments

NYCResistor just announced a new workshop that will be focusing on building wireless wearables in New York December 14th! Here’s what they say about the workshop: “Get ready to explore ...

Conductive woven textiles

Posted by on Dec 5, 2008 in Aesthetics, eTextiles | No Comments

Clemens Winkler is exploring conductive-woven cloth that he creates on a traditional textile loom. He uses conductive thread that he weaves into the pattern of the textile. This allows electronic ...

Illuminated bike jacket

Posted by on Dec 3, 2008 in Aesthetics, Sports Tech | No Comments

PDD in London partnered with Goose Design to develop this gorgeous sports-tech garment called Illum aimed toward bikers and their safety. Here’s how it works according to PDD: “[We] employed a ...

Copper-woven antennae

Christy Matson is a designer investigating the interaction of textiles and the possibilities when electronics are woven into them. Her recent project called Plain Weave Variations explores copper that is woven directly ...

Sleeping jacket

Posted by on Dec 1, 2008 in Aesthetics, Augmenting, Products | One Comment

Matthew Gale designed a jacket that functions as a sleeping aid for when you’re on public transit, called Excubo. He came up with the concept after learning that people sleep ...