Crafting wearables : blending technology with fashion

Guler, Sibel Deren (author.). Gannon, Madeline, (author.). Sicchio, Kate, 1982- (author.).

Summary: 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 future trends. You will gain deeper insight into the strategy behind the design of wearable devices while learning about the tools and materials needed to start your own wearables toolbox. In a time when consumer electronics are becoming smaller and seamlessly integrated into our lives, it is important to understand how technology can improve and augment your lifestyle. Wearables are in a sense the most organic and natural interface we can design, yet there is still doubt about how quickly wearable technologies will become the cultural norm. Furthermore, skills that have become less valuable over the years, such as sewing, are making a return with the wearables movement. Gives a better understanding of wearable technology and how it has evolved Teaches basic skills and techniques to familiarize you with the tools and materials Showcases breakthrough designs and discoveries that impact our everyday interactions.

Record details

ISBN: 1484218078
ISBN: 9781484218075
ISBN: 9781484218075
ISBN: 1484218086
ISBN: 9781484218082
Physical Description: remote
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations.
Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Apress, [2016]
Distributor: New York, NY : Distributed to the Book trade worldwide by Springer Science+Business Media
Copyright: ©2016

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Learn about wearable design and the future of technology in fashion."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Source of Description Note:	Online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed November 21, 2016).