Electronic textiles (e-textiles) and wearable computers offer a unique platform for pervasive media. Attributes of future ‘smart' clothing will enhance communication, wellness, independence and comfort as well as improving links to the wider environment and smarter homes.

The Smart Clothes Wearable Technology Research Centre (SCWTRC) represents a research team that is working across multiple research disciplines to enhance the design and functionality of clothing in terms of smart textiles and wearable electronics - to create 'smart' clothes of the future. Molly Price, research assistant at the SCWTRC will present this talk, introducing the “soft” and “hard’ technologies shaping garment systems that will change the way we think about - and use - everyday clothing and textiles. 

The design of smart clothing should be driven by end-user needs, leading to products that work, look attractive and are highly usable. Successful outcomes rely on open, creative collaboration and knowledge exchange between multiple fields of design and engineering – including technical textiles, micro-technologies and advanced manufacturing techniques. Some of the latest collaborations will be shown at this talk.

This is one of our first talks in the new Pervasive Media Studio space, within the Watershed building. Please enquire at the Watershed box office for directions.
 
This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the new space and we'll be happy to show you around! Send an email to Jason@pmstudio.co.uk