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Nike Opens Up Its Platform to Startups with New Accelerator Program

Traditionally Nike — like Apple — has been a closed, super secretive company. Yesterday when I read about its launch of a new Accelerator program, I smirked. Is this a sign that large…

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Added by Syuzi on December 11, 2012 at 9:03am — 1 Comment

Macy's Debuts a Video Sweater

You know wearable tech has become the hottest trend when Macy's introduces a…

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Added by Syuzi on December 4, 2012 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Like Living Organisms

Currently on display at the Technosensual…

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Added by Syuzi on July 26, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

Elektrodress — An Electrode Suit for Treatment of Nerve Disorders

First pitched by inventor …

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Added by Syuzi on February 1, 2012 at 12:05pm — No Comments

In Conversation with Moon Berlin

I'm super excited to present Fashioning Tech's exclusive interview with Christian Bruns from…

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Added by Syuzi on December 21, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Functional Camera Costume

I absolutely love and am quite impressed with this functional camera costume designed by  Tyler…

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Added by Syuzi on November 1, 2011 at 11:42am — No Comments

Intimacy 2.0

Developed by Studio Roosegaarde and designed by …

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Added by Syuzi on October 17, 2011 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

Quora Smart Glove for Stroke Survivors

Designed by Emily Carr students James Hallam andVanessa Whiteley,…

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Added by Syuzi on August 9, 2011 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

We Flashy: Reflective Clothing for Cyclists

Last few months I've been immersed in user research around the cycling community. So when I discovered "We Flashy" I was naturally delighted to see other designers…

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Added by Syuzi on May 4, 2011 at 11:03am — No Comments

Kni++ Scarves that Illuminate

Here's a…

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Added by Syuzi on April 25, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

Point Locus — Wearable Way Finding Aid

In the last few years I've seen variations on haptic way finding wearable aids for the visually impaired. None thus far compare in product and experience design to Point Locus, developed by David Barter, Emily Chen, Karen Truong, Kennett Kwok…

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Added by Syuzi on April 15, 2011 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

GPShoes for Cyclists

Smart phones, no doubt, are a powerful navigational tool that have dramatically shifted the way we navigate our environment. But if you've…

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Added by Syuzi on April 13, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

KarmaTech- RFID Shoes for Social Gaming & Networking

Wearable tech integrated with social networking may just be the "killer app" that brings tech-infused garments into virtually everybody's wardrobe. We've seen a few projects developed recently such as Rambler, a pair of tweeting kicks and…

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Added by Syuzi on January 25, 2011 at 9:30pm — No Comments

BeeSim: Interactive E-puppet Bees Gather Nectar

BeeSim is a lovely interactive game that uses wearable tech and play as a vehicle to teach children how bees collect nectar. The project was designed by Benjamin Zaitlen, Alexander Jacobs, and Diane Glosson with…

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Added by Syuzi on January 24, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Dancing Shoes

A fun simple project by  Tamás Fejér. There is something quite playful about a pair of illuminated dancing shoes. 

The project is made using a handful of LEDs,…

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Added by Syuzi on January 20, 2011 at 10:30am — 5 Comments

Eco-tech Frock that Cleans the Air

Can fashion be a tool to rescue the environment? Sustainable frocks made from eco-friendly materials may be on the rise but, of course, what intrigues me is the possible roles wearable technology…

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