The State of the Smart Closet: 2011

Jennifer A. Rode&

Alan E. Black

ClothesClique

Ethnographic Findings

• 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each– Female students & young professionals, men

• Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing:– Is a site of identity creation– Is a site of relationship building– Is a site of body image construction– Is a site of reconstructing memories

Project Team

Speed Dating Study

• Focused on teenage girls 14-16• Used 10 scenarios

System Block Diagram

CPU(Windows 7)

Touch Sensor

LCD Panel

RFID Reader

Camera

USB USB

USB

Server

HDMI

“Mirror” Technology

• LCD “IntelliTouch” multi-touch display– Surface acoustic wave technology– Two simultaneous touch locations

• OPS (Open Pluggable Specification)– Allows for interchangeable systems– Eases packaging and cabling while

increasing reliability and serviceability

RFID Technology

• Choices of ranges• Special application requirements for apparel– Washable– Dry cleanable– Withstands ironing

• Fujitsu WT-A511/A611

Integrated Project Workflow

• 2 Roles – Designers & Developers• 2 Tools – Adobe Catalyst & Adobe Flash Builder

Loaning Clothes

[DEMO]

Future Work

• Develop phase 1:– WearWhere: Track loans to friends– Planner: Sharing and coordination w/ friends– Moody: Tryout new styles, collages w/ music– Look: See how your style changes over time

• Field trial: 5 close friends who share clothes• Develop phase 2: mobile phone app