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Designing with Smart Textiles: A New Research Program
Abstract: No longer is it sufficient to add ‘smart’ to textiles to secure interesting research results. We have surpassed the initial stages of explorations and testing and now need to raise the bar. We have thus specified a research program in which we investigate what it means to design with smart textiles. What can we […]
Textile Light Design
Abstract: What happens if light transforms into an integrated active part of a textile surface? The field of Smart Textiles is characterized by the use of a new generation of materials, which no longer have static expressions. They change their performance and expression in a given context through outer stimuli, introducing new dimensions in design […]
Smart Textiles Salon 2011 in Ghent
Evelyn Lebis is proud to present The Saturday Light Fever costume in the Smart Textiles Salon 2011 in Ghent on the 21st of April 2011! The Saturday Light Fever project.
Recurring Patterns
What if your furniture expresses appreciation when you sit on them? Or what if they call for attention if they have been empty for too long? Recurring Pattern is an exploration into the practical and aesthetic aspects of using smart textiles in furniture design.
Saturday Light Fever
The Super Hero Costume is mimicking elements of nature’s butterflies. The costume was granted with an honorable mention for the execution at the TEI2011 student design challenge.
digital FIKA
Digital Fika is a weekly meeting that casually introduces basic electronic tips and tricks. After the basic introductions, we will also together explore several interesting electronic components that can be useful in future Smart textiles practices.
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