Deliverables¶
Twin Bond Timeline - GANTT¶
| Task | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Surveys | 20/12/2024 | 09/01/2025 | 3 Weeks | âś… Completed |
| Electronics Exploration & Prototype 1 | 10/01/2025 | 23/01/2025 | 2 Weeks | ⏳ In Progress |
| Testing Recipes & Refining Electronics | 24/01/2025 | 30/01/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| Grasshopper Exploration & Digital Design | 31/01/2025 | 06/02/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| Prototype 2 (Refining & Testing) | 07/02/2025 | 13/02/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| First Swatches & Pattern Exploration | 14/02/2025 | 20/02/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| Garment Pattern & Prototyping | 21/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| Final Assembly & Testing | 01/03/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
| Documentation & Final Presentation | 08/03/2025 | 14/03/2025 | 1 Week | ⏳ Pending |
Bill of Materials (BOM)¶
BOM for First Dress
| Item | Approx. Price (USD) | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh Tulle (Transparent) | $10–15/meter | 3 meters | Kalha / Fabricjo / Maraqa Verde |
| Base Fabric | $8–12/meter | 6 meters | Kalha / Fabricjo / Maraqa Verde |
| TPU Filament (NGEN Phlex, Nude) | $40–60/roll | 1 roll (1kg) | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| LED Strips (Transparent) | $10–20/strip | 2–3 strips | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| XIAO ESP32 Microcontroller | $10–20 | 1 unit | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| Powerbank | $15–25 | 1 unit | Micro Electronic / Local Market |
| Connecting Wires | $5–15 | As needed | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| Velcro | $2–5 | As needed | Local Market / Haberdashery Shops |
| Transparent Thread | $3–5/roll | 1 roll | Local Sewing Stores |
| E6000 Glue | $6–8/tube | 1 tube | Local Hardware / Fabric Stores |
| Soldering Materials | $10–20 (kit) | As needed | Micro Electronic / Local Tools Market |
BOM for Second Dress
| Item | Approx. Price (USD) | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh Tulle (Transparent + White) | $10–15/meter | 3 meters | Kalha / Fabricjo / Maraqa Verde |
| Base Fabric | $8–12/meter | 6 meters | Kalha / Fabricjo / Maraqa Verde |
| TPU Filament (NGEN Phlex, Nude) | $40–60/roll | 1 roll (1kg) | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| PLA Filament (White) | $30–50/roll | 1 roll (1kg) | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| LED Strips (Transparent) | $10–20/strip | 2–3 strips | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| XIAO ESP32 Microcontroller | $10–20 | 1 unit | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| Powerbank | $15–25 | 1 unit | Micro Electronic / Local Market |
| Connecting Wires | $5–15 | As needed | Twins Chip / Micro Electronic |
| Velcro | $2–5 | As needed | Local Market / Haberdashery Shops |
| Transparent Thread | $3–5/roll | 1 roll | Local Sewing Stores |
| E6000 Glue | $6–8/tube | 1 tube | Local Hardware / Fabric Stores |
| Soldering Materials | $10–20 (kit) | As needed | Micro Electronic / Local Tools Market |
🎬 Storyboard – Interactive Garment Experience¶
Scene 01: Arrival
Two individuals—Vera and Luma—enter a dimly lit space. Their garments are quiet, still. The room is charged with anticipation, yet nothing seems out of the ordinary... until they begin to move.
Scene 02: The First Signal
As they take a step toward one another, a subtle shift occurs.
Vera’s garment begins to glow faintly—soft and warm. Luma’s remains still, waiting. The audience leans in.
Scene 03: Dynamic Connection
With each step closer, the system responds. Vera’s LEDs brighten, while Luma’s begin to dim—mimicking a relationship where one gives more, the other receives. A dance of imbalance. A metaphor for emotional dependency.
Scene 04: Recalibration
Suddenly, they pause. They recalibrate—step slightly apart, then move again, this time in sync.
Both garments glow together—equally luminous, equally alive. Balance achieved.
The LEDs shimmer in harmony, creating a visual dialogue of connection, trust, and equilibrium.
Scene 05: Human Interface
From across the room, observers watch this unfolding performance—not just a dance, but an emotional conversation translated through wearable tech. The garments become a medium. The space, a stage.
Each light change tells a story of proximity, emotion, and relationship.
Scene 06: Reflection
As Vera and Luma step apart again, the lights slowly fade, returning to stillness.
The audience is left wondering:
What if our clothing could express our energy? Our connections? Our feelings?
Scene 07: The Takeaway
This is more than just fabric and code—it’s a system of expression.
The garments don’t just respond—they communicate.
They invite interaction, reflection, and emotion—turning presence into poetry.
🧵 Storytelling Approach – Interactive Garment Project¶
Imagine walking into a space where your presence is not just seen—but felt. Where what you wear responds to your movement, your energy, your connection with others.
But here's the issue: fashion has remained largely static.
Despite all the advancements in digital interaction, our garments remain passive. They don’t communicate. They don’t react.
In a world where everything is smart, why should fashion stay silent?
This project is made for designers, performers, and tech-driven creatives—people who believe that fashion can be more than fabric. That it can be a tool for interaction, expression, and connection.
With a background in digital design, 3D modeling, and visual storytelling, I’ve always been drawn to the in-between space—where fashion meets tech.
So I asked myself: what if garments could communicate? What if they could go beyond aesthetics and become a language—an interactive dialogue?
This led me to develop a garment that reacts to proximity and connection, lighting up as a visual expression of human presence.
I explored e-textiles, microcontrollers, and interaction design—experimenting with how sensors and LEDs could respond dynamically.
Using XIAO ESP32 boards, I built a system where two garments interact with one another based on distance, using light as a medium.
This turned clothing into a living interface—an outfit that performs with the wearer.
Imagine this: two people wearing the garments enter a space. They move closer. Suddenly, the garments glow, shifting based on proximity—a visual symphony of connection.
Now ask yourself: have you ever felt that your clothing could express more than style? What if it could express you—your emotions, your energy, your presence?
This project isn’t just a concept—it’s research-driven and user-tested.
I studied smart textiles and responsive wearables, consulted with experts in fashion tech & interaction design, and iterated on prototypes with real user feedback.
While responsive garments aren’t new, my approach pushes the boundaries—making them wearable, scalable, and emotionally meaningful.
I’m now exploring future collaborations with engineers and material scientists to refine the interaction and elevate the experience.
In a world where we often interact more with screens than with people...
This garment brings back human connection—turning fashion from something you wear into something you feel.
And this is only the beginning.
Imagine this tech in performance art, interactive exhibitions, or even everyday fashion—where your clothing adapts to your mood, your movement, and your moments.
The future of fashion isn’t just about what we wear—
It’s about how it responds to us.