R E S P O N S I V E  G A R M E N T S

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P R O J E C T    C O N C E P T :

The project began with a desire to use el wire as part of a modified device. Intially, we had proposed a concept involving 'painting with the wire'. We envisioned the el wire subtely responding to environmental stimulus such as temperature. Inspired by the project ideas listed by classmates, we decide to create an article of clothing that repsondes to the changing temperature of the outside environment. The suggested response involves two parts : 1. a response to the environment itself (visual output of changing color of embedded el wires) and 2. a response for the actual user - (ideas include generated heat when the outside temperature becomes sufficiently cold).

R E S E A R C H
    


F I E L D  N O T E S
Project 2--garment

Subject:
An article of clothing

Why do people wear it?
To cover up
To warm up/protection
Comfort
Social obligation
Entertainment

Activity Notes:
Depends on the
Temperature outside
Season
Mood

People and Clothes:
People tend to wear more clothing as temperature goes up and less as it goes
Down
Color scheme of garment is changing as temperature outside is changing

Reactive or interactive opportunities:
People tend to put on and off their clothes as temperature changes

Design
El wire light is the response to the enviromnet. The response of the environment to the wearer is heat.



P R O T O T Y P E  D E S I G N

        


U S E R  S C E N A R I O
   
        


L I N K S
el wire Cheap site
another el wire site
Thermisotr at radio shack


FINAL PRODUCT
    
    
    The ppt presentation for the final prototype can be downloaded here.