Speculation

The Knitted Radio

The Knitted Radio manifests how to knit a sweater that is also an FM radio transmitter. The tactile centerpiece is a functional electronic object knitted out of ordinary wool and commonly available conductive materials. The accompanying knitting instructions, to be published in a knitting magazine, allows the reproduction of the electronic object by an alternative maker group.

Experimentation

Ultimaker 2

“There’s a sort of 3D alchemy that occurs when our software, materials and printer are combined. Together they create one of the most enjoyable and seamless 3D printing experiences around. It’s a kind of magic really.” https://ultimaker.com

Experimentation

Brother Innov-ís 750E

“This dedicated embroidery machine with a large embroidery area has 136 built in designs and 6 fonts for you to choose from to add embroidery to your projects.” • 136 Embroidery Patterns • Automatic thread cutter • Automatic needle threader […]

Reflection & Dissemination

Open Studio

First insight into our studio, the working and the workshop areas and a one day pop up exhibition of our last work The Knitted Radio, realized at the Eyebeam Art&Technology Center in NY, supported by the BKA Österreich und Land Steiermark.

Uncategorized

Start of the Project: STITCHING WORLDS

Stitching Worlds is an arts-based project connecting the shared artistic research territory between arts, design, open culture, digital fabrication, information technology and electronics to the engineering and scientific methodologies of textile technology. The project is funded by the Program for Arts-Based […]