Predicting Wearable Futures: Learn How to Design E-textile Wearables!
Date: June 11, 2025 4-5:30pm
Session Leaders: Charelle Constantino
Format: Hybrid (In-person with online access)
Tags: #Wearables • #E-textiles • #Physical Computing • #Design • #HCI

Get hands-on experience with the design process for creating e-textile wearables and contribute to a zine containing predictions of wearable tech futures. This session is perfect for anyone looking to ideate, design, or get support on building a wearable project. Here is what's in store:
(1) A brief intro to e-textiles, their usage, and history (2) Brainstorming and gather inspiration (3) Body mapping sounds & functions design exercise (4) Personas, scenarios, & sketching (5) Contribute to the zine!
Feel free to bring your laptop and note taking materials :)