Communication apparel

Posted by on Dec 30, 2008 in Kinetic, Other Designers | No Comments

(image source) Alis Cambol, interaction designer and design analyst at frog design in New York, has created a series of gorgeous garments that explore non-verbal communication titled Communication Apparel. Her ...

A match made in heaven

Posted by on Dec 13, 2008 in Aesthetics, eTextiles, Other Designers | No Comments

Fashion designer Cait Reas of 1of1 Studio and digital artist, C.E.B. Reas collaborated on a set of beautifully patterned one-of-a-kind garments. 1of1 Studio is an “independent design studio that synthesizes ...

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 ...

The antithesis of original function

Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Augmenting, Other Designers, Products, Sports Tech | No Comments

I recently discovered work by Joon Youn Paek who has some terrific explorations that challenge the use of everyday products by augmenting their original functionality. Pillowig, makes a humorous statement ...