Spring On

SPRING ON (2007) by Kai Eichen, Marit Mihklepp and Hanna Tiidus.

HINT: Eternal spring.

"The project contains three objects: a carpet, a tablecloth and a pillow. Together they create a relaxing atmosphere of spring, nature, light and warmth. Traditional techniques such as silkscreen printing, embroidering, sewing, felting and weaving were combined with electronics to produce interior design objects. The electronic aspects ate hidden so the piece project a natural and warm feeling while containing a number of surprises."*

*from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour.

The Interactive Pillows

THE INTERACTIVE PILLOWS (2001-2002, 2004)

HINT: Dynamic textile patterns.

"The Interactive Pillows are based on the idea that the pillows should be able to interact ragardless of geographical distance. When one of the pillows is hugged or leaned against, the pattern of the other pillow changes its aestheti expression. The first generation of pillows were woven on a handloom and made of wool, electroluminescent wire and effect yarn. The second generation of pillows were made on an industrial weaving machine, using the same materials."*

*from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour.

Electronic Tablecloth

ELECTRONIC TABLECLOTH (1999) by Maggie Orth, International Fashion Machines.

HINT: Electronic embroidery.

"The Electronic Tablecloth allows viewers to comunicate and play games by touching a keypad embroidered into the tablecloth. Information (visual output) is displayed on the LED text displays in the centerpiece."*

*from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour.

Kukkia and Vilkas

KUKKIA AND VILKAS (2005) by XS Labs.

HINT: Expressive and behavioral sculpture.

"Kukkia is an expressive and behavioral kinetic sculpture that develops a visceral relationship with the wearer. The Kukkia flowers frame the face and slowly open and close over time, like a caress. The felt and silk petals provide relative rigidity and integrate stitched Nitinol (a shape memory alloy) wire, which enables the slow, organic movement."*

*from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour.