TEXTILE DESIGN
Textile, Prototyping, and Material Fabrication
Hex: Energy-Generating Textile
Keio University, JP
'Hex' reimagines material fabrication in constructing textiles that enable energy generation. It is a prototype that accumulates electrostatic charges through the user's natural motion.
Prototyping Simulation
The construction of 'Hex' incorporates multiple layers of 3D printed materials using a combination of TPU and conductive TPU filaments. The 3D fabric is interlocked and connected through a single line of conductive thread between the contact of TPU and conductive TPU to retain its performance and enhance comfort. As users interact with the prototype through tapping and added pressure, the friction between these layers generates charges enough to activate a microcomputer.
Flux: Energy-Generating Textile
Keio University, JP
'Flux' is the preliminary prototype for 'Hex, depicting material fabrication to construct textiles capable of generating energy. This simulation prototype showcases the concept of accumulating electrostatic charges through the user's natural motion.
Pre-prototyping Simulation
The fabrication of 'Flux' entails the integration of various materials, including conductive threads and thin PTFE sheets, into its structure. During this pre-prototype phase, the fabric undergoes embroidery to enhance its dimensional characteristics. Upon user interaction, such as tapping or applying pressure, the friction between these layers generates charges that are sufficient to activate the intended sensor.
4D Embroidery: Implementing Parametric Structures in Textiles for Functional Mesh Fabrics
Keio University, JP
Ayesha Nabila, Amelinda Valerie, Junichi Yamaoka
4D Embroidery is a method to create sculptural 3D structures from a flat sheet of fabric by parameterizing an open-lace embroidery framework. By adding a fourth dimension to a mesh-like texture in textiles, lace has the potential to exhibit a wide range of transformation behaviors for actuation. However, digital embroidery is not widely adopted as a technique central to fabricating 4D structures. This study presents a design exploration of the methodologies for implementing parametric structures in self-assembling tiles. We proposed a digital fabrication process via embroidering active and passive material, accompanied by a computational design tool, to achieve a target shape change. We reflect on the design process and present future directions for research.
Senyawa
Bali Creative Industry Center, ID
Oct 2017
'Senyawa' explores the application of copper rust dye on silk, drawing from the historical context of Indonesia's rich metal culture, particularly its abundance of copper deposits. This project aims to showcase the benefits of upcycling and harnessing the potential of rust. The coloration process starts with oxidizing copper metal using ammonia acid. Through various combinations of substances that support both copper and acid, the rust residue dissolves into the liquid, resulting in a range of diverse color solutions. These solutions can be applied using the cold-dyeing technique, leveraging their natural fixation properties for easy application.
Alter
Institut Teknologi Bandung, ID
Jun 2016
'Alter' embarks on a preliminary experiment involving the innovative combination of heat manipulation on Tyvek alongside the application of phosphorescence and LED circuits. The experiment begins by shaping the Tyvek structure through heat pressure, resulting in a patterned effect that enhances its solidity. A phosphorescent solution is applied to the surface, creating a permanent color-shifting effect. A bronze binding liquid is utilized to secure the luminescent effect in place. Subsequently, an LED is embedded within the fabric's structure, allowing it to absorb light and emit it later in darker environments when the phosphorescence is activated.
Inner
Goethe-Institute, THA
Dec 2016
The concept and design of 'Inner', as part of the Future Fashion: Enhancing Life Project, encapsulate the convergence of handcraft, fashion, and emerging technology of its era. Inspired by the anatomical structure of the human body, the project visually echoes the rhythm of the human heart pulse. 'Inner' monitors the user's heartbeat, displaying the individual's Beats Per Minute (BPM) rate through color transitions emitted as light. An indicator is programmed to emit light signals when it detects the heart rate exceeding the average range of 60-100 BPM. The aim is to help users maintain their daily performance stability by providing real-time data transmission through light, achieved by embedding fiber optics and LED technology into the garment. The garment features a detachable LCD monitor connected to a pulse sensor component located on its cuffs, ensuring efficient use and maintenance.
Rochelle
Institut Teknologi Bandung, ID
Aug 2018
'Rochelle' delves into the fusion of fashion and technology, particularly investigating the potential of piezoelectricity to integrate into fashion products seamlessly. The concept involves utilizing sensors that respond to vibration and pressure generated by motion to generate electrical charges. Carry-ons were selected as the focus of the study due to their proximity to capturing users' natural movements through commonly used commercial products. Throughout the experimentation process, various limitations and discoveries emerged, including considerations regarding the practicality of the product in relation to the amount of energy generated.
Plantasia
Jakarta Fashion Week, ID
Oct 2019
'Plantasia' embraces the concept of Indonesian Floral Analogies, drawing inspiration from the characteristics depicted in art and literature. Rooted in the symbolism of Jasminum Sambac, one of Indonesia's national floral emblems, this project pays homage to the revered traditions within the country's modest fashion community. The design ethos captures Indonesia's interpretation of urban modesty. Through a blend of textile explorations, manual embroidery, and structured fabric applications, the project embodies a fusion of handcrafted silk organza meticulously stitched onto Taffeta fabric. Each pattern is hand-drawn, cut, and sewn, adding a personal touch to the creation process.
