Crafting wearables : blending technology with fashion /

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This book introduces the exciting intersection of technology and fashion known as wearable computing. Learn about the future of electronics in clothing and testiles, and be a part of creating that future! Crafting Wearables begins with the history of the field, then covers current practices and futu...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Guler, Sibel Deren (Author), Gannon, Madeline (Author), Sicchio, Kate, 1982- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Apress, [2016]
Series:Technology in action series.
Subjects:
Electronic textiles.
Smart materials.
Wearable technology.
Textile fabrics > Technological innovations.
Fashion.
Textiles électroniques.
Matériaux intelligents.
Technologie prêt-à-porter.
Textiles et tissus > Innovations.
Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I: What Are Wearables?
  • 1. A Brief History of Wearables
  • 2. Wearable Fictions
  • Part II: Methods and Techniques
  • 3. From Textiles to Wearables
  • 4. Cutting and Sewing
  • 5. Making Electronics Sewable
  • 6. Soft Circuits
  • 7. Materials that Matter
  • 8. Digital Design for Wearables
  • 9. Digital Fabrication for Wearables
  • 10. Designing for the Body, On the Body
  • Part III: Fashion and Product
  • 11. Wearable Wellness
  • 12. Beauty Tech
  • 13. Superhumans and Cyborgs
  • 14. Activated Garments
  • 15. Wearable Costumes
  • 16. Speculations of Wearable Futures
  • 17. Looking into the Future
  • Part IV Appendix
  • A. Cyborg "Fingercaps" and Resources.

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