IDEATION
The ideation stage of the research phase involved creative thinking exercises and a critical analysis of over 50+ resources, including books, articles, designers, research projects, companies, material explorations, tutorials, and short films.
Creative Thinking Exercises
Critical Analysis Key Takeaways
Key Takeaway One
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When kinetic folding techniques, which are capable of creating interesting textures, varying shapes, and dynamic movement, are coupled with the integration of technology, there is a potential for designing textiles and garments with controlled motion and reactivity to the wearer and environment.
Key Takeaway Two
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Research involving the combination of technology / specialized materials and kinetic folding techniques is lacking and there remains a significant need for further research encompassing the intersection of fashion, technology, and kinetics.
Key Takeaway Three
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Existing research and textile experimentations are geared towards applications in costume design, performance wear, and wearable art but a gap remains in how these technologies and techniques could be applied for daily/commercial fashion applications.
Key Takeaway Four
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Existing research projects and products are largely centered around increasing the physical and chemical performance properties of textiles and garments but a gap remains in how these technologies and techniques could be applied for social and practical purposes such as increasing sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
Key Takeaway Five
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There is a potential of using these technologies and techniques to improve ease of dressing, enhance ease of storage, as well as redefine the “one size fits all” concept.