Each artist has four textiles on display, along with a binder detailing their creative process. The rainbow display of 48 textile samples is a delight for the senses. Many of the textiles go beyond ...

Developing standards for the rapidly expanding e-textile industry has become more vital than ever. This article discusses the standards put in place by the IPC, and those that are under development.

The design thinking process is a two-pronged approach that involves both empathetic ideology and a process that aims to find the best possible solution for gaps in the market or problems in a given ...

Here’s a design challenge: Take out a sheet of paper and draw a beautiful image—already a daunting task for some of us—then fold the paper eight times or so. Does the design still make sense? That’s ...

This paper reports on the design and development of educational games and materials that utilize affordable e-textile technology. The researchers employed a design-based approach whereby preschool ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have discovered a process to create fabric from wheat straw and oat husks. Oil-based polyester makes up 65 to 70 per cent of the world's fabric, and ...