Fabricademy Project: Magnetic Textile & Sustainable Accessories - MagnaLiber¶

Goal for the Week¶

Finalizing my magnetic textile design and exploring by-products from the process.
Refining sustainable applications by repurposing waste material into accessories.
Preparing the final presentation.

Main Tasks Completed¶

Improved the magnetic fabric synthesis for better adhesion.
Developed magnetic crystallized by-products from wastewater.
Designed asymmetrical earrings & pendant concepts from the by-product.
Created presentation slides & visuals for the final showcase.

1. From Textile to Circular Design¶

Originally, my focus was only on magnetic fabric, but I realized I could use the crystalized waste by-product for jewelry.
This closes the material loop, making the project more sustainable and innovative.

2. Magnetic Crystal Accessories¶

Developed earrings & pendant concepts using the crystallized material.
The contrast of porous & structured textures creates a futuristic, avant-garde aesthetic.
Explored magnetic modularity—potential for self-assembling jewelry.

Challenges & Solutions¶

Expriment and material¶

Challenge	Solution
⚠ pH & Reaction Control → Initial difficulty reaching stable crystallization.	✔ Adjusted chemical ratios & drying process.
⚠ Fabric Burning Issue → When heating above 200°C.	✔ Developed a low-temp process and pre-annealed the powder separately.
⚠ Jewelry Size & Forming Issues → Crystals too large for delicate accessories.	✔ Experimented with powder-sized fragments for a refined design.

Ideation for final video¶

Final Presentation & Next Steps¶

Presentation Focus¶

Showcasing the magnetic textile's functionality.
Highlighting the sustainable by-product transformation into jewelry.
Exploring future applications in fashion & wearable tech.

Future Possibilities¶

Further material testing for flexibility & durability.
Developing interactive accessories using magnetic forces.
Expanding on sustainable smart textiles.

Video / Movie¶

Final Thoughts¶

"This project started with a simple goal—making magnetic fabric. But through experimentation, I discovered a whole new circular design potential. Instead of just creating a material, I developed a system where nothing is wasted, and everything transforms. This week brought me closer to merging fashion, technology, and sustainability into a truly innovative concept."

Slide show¶

Mentoring notes¶

Mentor	Feedback
Audrey	You've made a lot of progress with your presentation! You've created a beautiful video with a very promising story. At the same time you've given us a very digestible presentation of your research, which is very rich. It's very rewarding to present your successes and what remains to be solved. How do you see the future of your research? I imagine you'll be publishing it in a conference soon? Do you know Interactivity, the art track at CHI, or TEI? CHI 2025 Interactivity TEI 2025 Arts and Performance
Cecilia	Well done! Very happy you showed all the people involved in your video making! I think you have a powerful message alongside your technical development. I think this is an interesting take on material engineering, not just tackling a technical or functional element, but also a human message.
Claudia	So powerful! I loved the way you combined the performative art with the very technical and scientific part of your research. Congrats on your experiments that you were able to replicate(!), great that you achieved already something that could lead you now to research more the topic for specific applications. Great idea of recycling wastewater and closing the loop. I wish in the presentation I could see more of your experiments!! Collaborate with others to let your research expand and grow, looking forward.
Nuria	Lovely way to explain the science in an artistic way. Beautiful video!!