Call for Projects: Wearables
we’re hosting a week’s worth of projects, interviews, stories, and more, all about stuff you can put on your body
Wearables
The world of wearables is becoming an increasingly popular way for makers to express their creativity. From custom watches and connected jewelry to full-body suits that allow you to interact with your environment, the possibilities are endless. Learning about wearable electronics can be a bit daunting for those who are just starting out – but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re looking for guidance on where to get started with Arduino programming or inspiration from some of the projects out there, this blog category has got you covered. Here we will provide tutorials and resources on creating interactive wearables as well as a look at the work of some inspiring makers that should give you the motivation to dive right in!
You Should Already Know About Becky Stern
If you don’t know who Becky Stern is, it’s not her fault. She’s prolific. She’s worked at Make:, Adafruit, places of higher learning, and given talks all over the nation. Any decent write up of her work could easily take up a small novella, or a shelf worth of alternative yet action packed zines. But for […]
Fab Lab DC’s Phyllis Klein Takes Her “Remember2” Wearable to the White House
The co-founder of Fab Lab DC wore her final project, a programmable, origami-inspired bracelet that sparkles at intervals to remind the wearer to do something, such as get up and move, take a break, exercise, or re-focus.
NYC Makers: Tech+Textile: An Introduction to Wearable Electronics Workshop
Attention NYC-area makers! If you’ve been dying to break into the world of wearable electronics, Eyebeam and Becky Stern from Adafruit have the perfect class for you: Tech+Textile: An Introduction to Wearable Electronics Workshop.
324 Dazzling Addressable LEDs on a Single Leather Vest
Dazzling is the word that comes to mind when you see the Pixeldelic Vest by artist, designer, and maker Joshua Hubert.
Hybrid RepRap/Sewing Machine “Teddy Bear Printer” Takes Yarn as Feedstock
Innovative design retrofits off-the-shelf hardware with “felting print head.”
Will the new MetaWear board make wearables the next big thing?
People have been predicting wearables would be the next big thing for about as long as I’ve been involved in technology, but this time they might be right.
