Photography by Elizabeth Wadium Poster Link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/vmvozgcqwt2w41zut91548gd8sxk0yio Describe what your project does and how it works My project is a conceptual dress that lights up to sound. It is a wearable art piece demonstrating the visual representation of sound waves through its design. The Electroluminescent wire is hooked up to […]
Accomplishments: Everything is almost done! I sewed the whole garment together, got the electronics set up and started sewing on the EL wire. Outstanding Issues: Buying a battery that is powerful enough. Plan for next week: I will be finishing sewing the EL wire onto the dress and hemming it. […]
These additional items include: What percentage would you estimated that you have completed for your project? 70% I would say is done. How much has the project changed since your initial pitch? Everything is back up to speed now, besides the slight change in color of the screen printing ink. […]
These additional items include: What percentage would you estimated that you have completed for your project? I now have about 40% of my project done, all that’s left is sewing and electronics How much has the project changed since your initial pitch? My design has changed slightly due to printing […]
These additional items include: What percentage would you estimated that you have completed for your project? I would estimate I am about 20% of the way there, but it will pick up quickly this week because now I can get the ball rolling. How much has the project changed since […]
Progress: All of my electronics are here! I also corrected the pattern pieces so they are mostly ready to go! Roadblocks: I didn’t find fabric I liked in NYC, so I will still need to buy fabric, I will need to get that as soon as possible so I can […]
Progress: I have been working on screen print designs for my dress. I will attach the images so you guys can see below. I also have my garment draped, but I am waiting to make the final pattern because I want to see how I can place the El wire […]
Project Title: WhirEL Wind Dress, (EL Wire, sound activated Dress) Project Team Members: Myself Project Description: Dress that is reactive to sound, but plays with the idea of motion through pattern, and light (EL wire) Sketch/Concept Art: See PPT link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1J2zjDWBP21SHkPr_zHiZ6Cuivzd3hRGlVPh55u1LY80/edit?usp=sharing Inspiration: Other EL wire dresses, and garments, also a […]