Monthly Archives: September 2013

Assignment 1: Find something that interests you in wearable computing

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For our first assignment we will have you find something that interests you in wearable computing.  This will help us as a class understand what types of things people are enthusiastic about.  Post in the comments below a link to a video, paper, article or website.  Be prepared to give a short informal presentation on Tuesday during class.  The presentation need not be long, but things you may want to mention:

  • What it is
  • Why you choose it
  • How it works
  • What it would inspire you do
  • How it could be made better

The only rule for choosing an item is that you can’t choose something someone else has already selected.

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Things to get for class

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  • Lilypad (from the bookstore behind the counter)
  • Micro-USB (from DoIT)
  • Fabric- (different textures and fiber content, this can be from goodwill or scrap bins and prefabricated or new)
  • Sketchpad (from the bookstore or other)
  • Fabric Marker (something that will show up on your fabric)
  • Needle Threader (from a fabric store)
  • Embroidery hoop (from a fabric store)
  • Something to hold your supplies