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crystallizedKatherine Lee
10.13.09
concept
research concept
Biology is a source of myriad well-validated structures shapes. These forms can be
deconstructed or abstracted and given to people as building blocks to create novel wearables and
explore unprecedented applications.
design questions
• How can biological structures and forms be meaningfully deconstructed and applied to wearables?
• What novel and functional architectures can be created
• When thinking of these geometries as building blocks, which elements must be held constant and which may be stretched or changed?
• What applications might there be for such forms in other realms?
domains + precedents
n-e-r-v-o-u-s system
Domains: Biology, DIY wearables
treemaker origami
Domains: 2D->3D forms, DIY
mashallah designs
Domains: 2D->3D forms, biology, data viz, DIY wearables
structure synth
Angela Belcher’s nanotextiles
Domains:biology, data visualization
prototypes
users
target user profile
Category: Fashion/design enthusiasts, particularly DIY community
Age: 18-40Gender: primarily female
user groups: chictopia.com
user poll
testing
questions
• How do you feel about using molecular structures as the basis for wearable designs? (see examples)
• Do you have an interest in having the ability to customize the design of things you wear?
• Do you think there is generally demand for this capability? Why or why not?
results
• Cool/interesting forms• Like the idea of making things customized• Need better material• Need to define constants and variables– keep the algorithm constant and let the person
dictate which "molecular structure" to go with • Customizability but need some simple
template that has constraints to play with
feedback
next steps
• Test structures in different types of materials– Wool– Hemp– Cotton rope
• Explore different computerized interfaces for building 2D patterns for 3D objects
• Research virus-based fabrics
Goals for October
Thanks!