Daily Archives for February 1, 2016
Wearables, Week 1: Soft Circuit
I wanted to try my hand a soft switch that involved some kind of social interaction, allowing another person to complete the circuit. Thought about this interest in embroidery, kind of painting with thread…thought of imagery that could look nice, … Continue reading
Wearables, Week 1: Reflections on Reading
In Losing the Thread, Virginia Postrel goes deep into the historical relationship between textiles and technology, going so far to argue that textiles are the ultimate form of technology. I particularly liked her point that technology does not need to … Continue reading
Wearables, Week 1: Favorite Garment Tracking
I had a difficult time choosing my favorite garment. I don’t think much about my clothes (hence why most of them are black). I thought about doing an old shirt of my mom’s, but all of the evidence about where … Continue reading