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1. State of the art, project management and documentation

This week I didn’t work on my documentation because we hadn’t started yet. We began late, so I couldn’t do it, but I was really interested and excited to start 😌✨

Research & Ideation

After I joined Fabricademy, I focused on learning the tools through the provided tutorials and some Google searches. It was enjoyable, and I’m really starting to like this method of documentation! I’ve settled on a way to organize my files, and I’m excited to keep building this documentation over the coming months. I enjoy documenting because it helps me remember and keep the new skills and insights I’ve gained ✨📚

References & Inspiration

  1. Teresa van Twuijver Teresa van Twuijver’s analog soft sensor is one of the inspirations I found after my research. She created a beautiful soft sensor using smock embroidery, and it immediately reminded me of something I once saw on Kobakant. The texture, the movement, and the craftsmanship are just wow—so nice and incredibly inspiring

Teresa van Twuijver, 2019

  1. Janvi Gohel – Final Project

I was really interested in this project because it shows a clear and organized way of documenting research, experiments, and final outcomes. The structure, visuals, and detailed explanations made it very engaging

Open Janvi Gohel’s Final Project

Software installation

After doing some research about Fabricademy, I started creating a few software tools that will help me throughout this journey. These tools are designed to support my learning, organize my work, and make the process more efficient and enjoyable as I explore new techniques and projects

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Documentation workflow

I started working on my documentation, and it was my first time using Git. It wasn’t easy at first, but with the help of my colleague, I was able to manage it successfully. This experience taught me a lot about version control and organizing my work efficiently.

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📚 Useful Books & Resources for Fabricademy-Style Learning

  1. Handbook of Smart Textiles — Xiaoming Tao

  2. Smart Textiles: Fundamentals, Design, and Interaction — Stefan Schneegass & Oliver Amft

  3. Designing with Smart Textiles — Sarah Kettley

  4. Crafting Wearables: Blending Technology with Fashion — Sibel Deren Guler, Madeline Gannon & Kate Sicchio

  5. Beginning e‑Textile Development: Prototyping e-Textiles with Wearic Smart Textiles Kit and the BBC micro:bit — Pradeeka Seneviratne

  6. Smart Textiles for Designers — Rebeccah Pailes‑Friedman

Exciting things are coming… ✨🧵