The sessions topics that were taught during Week 5 consisted of showcasing ‘E-Textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’ (Via Raspberry Pi) with many of these pieces involving sewing in LED’s or Circuits within specifically made fabrics to create an interesting interactive piece.
Due to the nature of the class there are no photos of the class performing activities using the technology taught in Week 5 as the fashion design students who were meant to attend and help out in the workshop turned down the offer to participate with the technology and group within the Digital Media course.
The photos that are seen below however are notes I written during the class when the tutor of the module (Emily Godden) went through the various unique ‘E-Textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’;
A potential circuit that I’ll consider for the final piece (on my own or in a group) is the ‘Skywriter Touchscreen Circuit’ which could provide a more contemporary edge to the final idea I will further develop for this module;
The thoughts I have initially when observing the ‘E-Textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’ displayed in the scheduled session (and in further research I provided for this week) is of raised curiosity in the various pieces that can be created with the combination of Technology and Fabrics. The Wearable Technology appealed to me the most as it best personifies what is expected for this module and also links into another module being taught in the second trimester which will be looked upon more closely.
Despite overlooking the session taught and the research conducted by myself looking into ‘E-Textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’, I concluded I wont be providing too much focus on either of these technologies taught in Week 5. The ‘Wearable Tech’ pieces however do link to existing ideas I have made over the past couple of weeks both for this module and the other module (Graphic Design).
The Word Document that can be seen linked below expands on other interesting pieces that fit into the category of ‘E-Textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’;
Research into ‘E-textiles’ and ‘Wearable Tech’. Week 5. Interactive Environments.
Callum Forster 