3/10/14
Project 1:
Project Name & Creator/s:
M Dress byCute Circuit (Founders Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz)
Project URL:
http://cutecircuit.com/collections/m-dress/
Project Description:
This is a stylish dress that operates as a mobile phone. You can make and receive calls conveniently with gestures.
Input:
An activated mobile Sim card will be needed. Human hand gestures allows for responses. Bringing your hand to your face will allow for a call. Moving hand down to hang up.
Output:
A phone activated dress when sim inserted. A phone call is picked up with the movement of the hand to face. Dialing out, hanging up.
Process:
CuteCircuit created this technology using soft circuitry. its is solar powered. They created a hand gesturing mechanism. I believe after they designed the dress then they figured out ways to hide the wires.
Statement:
The artist is combining convenience with limited mishaps. CuteCircuit know the hardships of carrying phones when wearing clothes with no pockets or in general. They also realize the horror of misplacing our phone. This dress is ease of use without worry or hassle.
Critique:
The hidden components are amazing. Its a relief and a shock that something like this is out there. How ever I wonder if you have to wear the same dress over and over again.
Project 2:
Project Name & Creator/s:
Heartbeat Hoodie by Diana Eng & Rhode Island School of Design
Project URL:
http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-hoodie-by-diana-eng
Project Description:
This hoodie will take images of its frontal surrounding based on increased heartbeat. It documents the interesting momments.
Input:
The following are the inputs: heart rate and motion.
Output:
Output include camera operation and images.
Process:
The “Basic Stamp” algorithm created a motion detection. The accelerated motion then activated the hidden camera to capture its surroundings.
Statement:
They are trying to document times that makes you most excited. It also documents when your emotions are bothered. Great for recalling or for documenting.
Critique:
It seems silly to have a camera on your head or even a hood for that manner. It is great for alarming situation or even if you want to remember that wonderful moment you had.
Project 3:
Project Name & Creator/s:
Scentsory Design by Hills, Latham, Geesin, Evens, Feltham, & Briggs
Project URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9nLCPEGzRw
Project Description:
A variety of clothes made to benefit a person health. The clothes let out smells or chemicals based on need.
Input:
Scent, human body visuals, emotions
Output:
scent, chemicals,
Process:
Microfluids flow through different microscopic tubing and leave out of small incisions. that tubing is created within the clothing. Liquid is sprayed on targeted areas based on bodily state.
Statement:
They are trying to enrich life, human intersection and health. This happens discreetly without others knowing what is happening. Those sick or with problems such as asthma can benefit. It can also be used to attract members towards you or deodorize.
Critique:
