Category Archives for Wearables
Wearable Tech with Despina Papadopolous
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
Wearables, Wk 8: Park and Prototypes
PARK USER TESTING: Last class last week, Despina gave me the advice to stop fussing over construction and to take one of the prototypes out for a test spin in a public place. So, today I went to Washington Square … Continue reading
Wearables, Wk 7: Construction, Cont.
Continuing exploring construction. I bought a couple of paper lanterns and used their design as inspiration. I took some of the 20 gauge wire and taped it in a spiral to the muslin mockup. The effect was more hoop skirt … Continue reading
Wearables, Wk 6: Construction Experimentation
This past week I bought some muslin and cords and tried my hand at the shirring technique. Shirring creates channels in the fabric to create puffs – think of poofy disney ball gowns. I went to Pacific Trimming in the … Continue reading