Reactive Fashion

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Angela Sheehan and Rebecca Grabman are currently researching and playing with technology and fashion in preparation for an interactive Digital Arts event in Spring '07. Stay tuned for a sneak preview at the Fashion Show on April 22nd.

This page is our main hub for ideas and notes. Check out our individual project pages for info on things as they develop.

Some of our Projects (Click the links below to view process/prototyping blogs)

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Interactive FormalWear
by Angela, Fall 06

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Motorized Dress
by Angela & Rebecca, Spring 07

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Roller Skate Power

by Angela & Rebecca, in progress

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Fashion Show Photos

from 22 April 07



Past Projects/Notes:
Gellas Final - Interactive FormalWear, Angela's project from Experiments in Mixed Reality (documentation coming soon)
Explorations in Wearable Computing - Angela's independent study over FWT
Rebecca's RF Notes

Present Projects/Notes:
Alaska Prototopia - Rebecca's Advanced Projects in Digital Arts page
Angela Advanced Projects - Angela's Advanced Projects in Digital Arts page

We like:

  • Wearable Computing
  • Thermochromic Textiles
  • El-Wire
  • Conductive Thread
  • and more!

Contents

[edit] Mission Statement

Here is what we have discussed so far for our general direction:

Generalized Conceptual Common Ground: Augmenting, enhancing, and exploring the nuances of an individual’s relationship with the world in both one-on-one and group settings.

Brainstorm from 3/7/07:
WHAT DOES CLOTHING SAY ABOUT YOU:

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Socio-economic status
  • Culture
  • Interests
  • Profession
  • Personal convictions
  • Affiliations
  • Mood
  • Personality
  • Willingness to engage with others [texture, bionics]

[edit] Timeline

Our Calendar

[edit] Tech Notes

I am in talks with a guy from the ink seller @ Chromatic about pricing on the Thermochromic Textile and UV screen. The minimum order is 4lbs @ $32/lb Textile and $79/lb UV. Time to look for cheaper alternatives. - Angela

I now have a sample of Glowire and a 9 volt driver to play with along with conductive thread. - Angela

Rebecca is currently making very rough drafts of budget proposals. This is difficult as we are not yet sure of the scope or design of the show.

Hey Rebecca and Angela, this sounds cool: Conductive velcro. Joe 11:16, 5 January 2007 (EST)

Nitinol Wire Stuff:
Nitinol, also marketed as muscle or memory wire, uses electric current to heat and thus contract. When cooled, it returns to its original shape.

[edit] What Works

And what we have available to us...

  • Motors
  • Fans
  • LEDs
  • Zipper Sensors
  • Speakers
  • Phototransistors
  • Potentiometers
  • Flex Sensors
  • Snaps/Velcro as conductors
  • Thermochromic Inks

[edit] Links

[edit] Blogs

[edit] Books/Articles

[edit] Classes

[edit] Clothes

[edit] Designers/Organizations/Shows

[edit] DIY

[edit] Inks

[edit] Misc

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