Monthly Archives for April 2016
Social Hacking: Assignment 6
My initial idea for this assignment was to look at absence and presence in private space using a thermal camera. Unfortunately, I ended up having to wait for someone to bring in the thermal camera so I scrapped that idea. … Continue reading
Wearables: Structure Update
After building out the full-size prototype last week, I drew up a new design that simplified the expansion process. Rather than have four separate panels, there is one front panel and a cape-like back/side panel. Instead of four separate … Continue reading
Wearables: Exterior Update
So, my fabric that I ordered (grey, tech-ish, camo) isn’t getting here until Tuesday. But as I thought more about my project, I realized that there’s something about using military grade camo that makes me…uncomfortable. It’s a reference that isn’t … Continue reading
Wearables: Simplifying
As I struggled with my construction, I realized that I’ve been trying to do too many things with this project. There are so many ideas an experiences that I want to address – but unfortunately, one garment is not capable … Continue reading
Wearables: Exterior
What I seem to be struggling the most with is what the exterior of my garment will be like. My original plan was to have this highly reflective surface, that doesn’t allow people in, that if they were to confront … Continue reading
Wearables: LaGuardia Studio Meeting // structure
Last week I had a consultation with the folks at NYU’s LaGuardia studio. I was interested in learning about 3D printing parts and whether they could print on fabric. Printing on fabric was a no (more in another post), but … Continue reading
Wearables: Pattern Making and Mock Up
After making small paper and mylar mockups, I started a couple weeks back on designing a full size prototype. I’ve never created a pattern before and while Teresa walked me through the basics, I had to improvise a bit because … Continue reading
Temp Expert: Undersea Wireless Research
Found this really interesting article about how some students in Buffalo are developing a way to communicate wireless underwater. At the moment, most research institutes still use sound waves and radio signals. “The reason for developing underwater wireless Internet isn’t … Continue reading
RWET: Assignment 4
Today was the day I had to confront the very beginner like nature of my python coding skills. Primarily because the assignment was to adapt a previous form of code that we had written and change the repeating parts into … Continue reading
Temp Expert: Communicating with Coral
After my unsure feelings and branching out last week, I took some time to re-visit all the different ideas that I’ve had so far for the project. What I landed on was that I’ve been unsure about how to deal … Continue reading