Visualising Wi-Fi activity through a tapestry

Making the unseen seen is the theme of this dynamic tapestry. It listens into the 2.4 GHz channels of Wi-Fi and when data is transmitted the tapestry colours subtly change. (more…)

Electronic Sportswear Workshop

Combining sportswear and electronics can open up new ways of making training more effective, safer and fun. Fashion design students at Shih Chien University, together with electronic engineers from neighbouring National Taiwan University, took on this creative challenge in a recent 10 day workshop. (more…)

New connector for clothes

Good, robust, electrical contacts in clothes is still a real challenge, particularly for items integrated into garments. However, we may be a step closer to a solution as Japanese aviation have developed a new thin elastic connector that should survive the regular movement experienced by clothes. (more…)