The experience of the workshop before mentioned,
gave the author the opportunity to reflect on teaching choices and tools.
Dealing with technology was a new experience for the students attending a master degree in Fashion System.
Despite that,
the subject of the workshop,
which at first might seem very challenging for students,
was truly engaging for them.
Their participation to the course was active
and enthusiast through the entire workshop.
This asset is proved by the positive final feedback we receive form the course.
Nevertheless author realized that a multidisciplinary approach that covers also engineering expertise is needed in order for the designer to exploit and applied new technologies for the development of smart wearable systems able to extend human limits and create new experiences.
Besides,
an overview of the user (gender, age group) for whom the product is designed for it is needed.
Indeed a deep analysis of the user let the designer understand the human physiological issues but also the functional ones in order to address comfort in everyday life.
Figure 1. Ri-elaboration of unobtrusivity areas by Gemperle at al. (left) Langer’s Lines (right).
Figure 2. The Glowing Sweatshirt.
Figure 3. A tracking safety kit.
Figure 4. A tracking safety kit.