A performance installation based on tradition

Posted by on Nov 30, 2009 in Conceptual | 2 Comments

This performance piece was just sent to me from Miya Masaoka called LED KIMONO. Thanks for sending it in Miya! It’s a beautiful performance piece based on the historical context ...

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Knitted stretch sensing

Posted by on Nov 15, 2009 in DIY & Hacking, eTextiles, New technologies | No Comments

Hannah Perner-Wilson of Pulsea has been exploring knitted stretch sensing. She’s got a great photoset here that documents her experiments. I wonder how accurate the sensors ended up being. She ...

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Diana Eng launches Fairytale Fashion

Posted by on Nov 14, 2009 in New technologies | No Comments

DIY wearable technology expert Diana Eng has launched a site called Fairytale Fashion in collaboration with Eyebeam. Here’s how she describes the work: “Fairytale Fashion is using technology to create ...

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Amy Thompson creates Plastic Analogue

Posted by on Nov 1, 2009 in Aesthetics, Conceptual, Fashion | No Comments

This collection was recently sent to me by my friends at n-ktr. This gorgeously functional, yet slightly unwearable collection called Plastic Analogue created by Amy Thompson instantly reminded me of an analog ...

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