Conceptual
Nikes tracks your marathon progress
I’ve always been a fan of the combination of sports, technology and footwear. There is so much potential to integrate technology in meaningful and useful ways in sports gear. Designer ...
A smart scarf helps people affected by speech dysarthria
Interactive media student from the University of Dundee in Scotland, Calum Pringle, has created a project that helps aid people affected by speech dysarthria called Subtle Subtitles. Inspired by his mother, who suffers ...
A 1930′s prediction of the future of clothing
This fantastic 1930′s video predicts what our clothes will look like and how they will function in the distant future: the year 2000. Some of the prediction are not too ...
Experimental fashion using origami and geometric patterning
Artist Mauricio Velasquez Posada has created some gorgeous experimental fashion garments titled Geomorfos. The delicate and intricate pieces of work use complex folding techniques and patterning to create unique structures ...
A wearable soundscape that provides bio feedback
Emily Carr University Industrial Design student Dana Ramler and MAA student Holly Schmidt created Bio Circuit, which is a wearable soundscape that provides bio feedback based on the physiolgical state ...
A new communication layer promotes emotional awareness
Media artists Anja Hertenberger, Barbara Pais, and Danielle Roberts designed and developed this conceptual piece called e-Pressed. Inspired by acupressure therapy, it senses and visualizes our emotional states in ourselves ...
A collection of garments that illuminate and change color in an instant
A lot of designers have been exploring the idea of garments that can illuminate and change color in an instant based on mood, movement and environmental factors. There are still ...
Stylish illuminated bike garments
Wearable technology designer Angella Mackey is working on bike garments that have lights integrated into them to help with safety and I can’t get enough of her first prototype! Not ...
An urban gaming accessory for your iPhone/iPod
Canadian Film’s Interactive Arts and Entertainment Program designers Kathleen Climie, Rose Bianchini and David McCallum have created Neighbourhoodie, which merges physical street games with online games. “Be your own video ...
A garment that reacts to your breath
Ontario College of Art and Design student, Hilary Hayes, has recently shared with me one of her latest wearable technology projects. The Breathe Project is a beautiful scarf that reacts to your ...
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.