6. Computational Couture¶
Research & Ideation¶
Behnaz Farahi’s work blends architecture, interaction design, and fashion, as demonstrated in her 3D-printed garment Caress of the Gaze. This innovative piece is designed to respond to the wearer’s environment through a fascinating interactive feature. The garment incorporates sensors that detect when someone is staring at the wearer. Upon detecting this gaze, the garment reacts by moving in response, creating an interactive, dynamic experience. The piece explores themes of privacy, attention, and personal space, reflecting Farahi’s interest in how technology can engage with the human body and social interactions. By using 3D printing, Farahi is able to create complex, responsive designs that push the boundaries of both fashion and interaction design, offering a new way to think about garments as more than just static objects but as responsive, living parts of a person's experience.
References & Inspiration¶
Ganit Goldstein’s work focuses on creating personalized and sustainable garments by combining 3D printing and embroidery. Her process involves using a 360-degree body scanner to obtain an accurate representation of the body, allowing the garments to be fully custom-made. She utilizes multicolor 3D printing to produce intricate and detailed pieces, merging advanced technologies with traditional techniques like embroidery. Her collection "WeAreAble" is an innovative proposal that challenges fast fashion by focusing on creating zero-waste clothing using recycled materials, promoting sustainability in the fashion industry. Additionally, her work is influenced by traditional weaving techniques, such as ikat, integrating them into her futuristic designs.
Anouk Wipprecht’s work integrates technology and fashion in a groundbreaking way, as demonstrated in her 3D-printed fashion collection for Audi. The collection features garments embedded with advanced technological elements, such as parking sensors and headlights. These sensors allow the garments to respond to the wearer's environment, providing interactive and functional designs. For example, the pieces can light up or react when the wearer is near an object or person, mimicking the way cars' parking sensors and headlights function. This innovative fusion of fashion and technology explores the future of wearable tech, highlighting how 3D printing can be used to create not only visually striking but also interactive and functional fashion pieces. The collection emphasizes the potential for technology to enhance personal expression and provide new functionalities within the realm of design.
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