Laser jacket!
Wie-Chieh Shih made this somewhat intimidating laser jacket using 200 laser diodes.
Wearables
Geek Chic: T-shirt roundup
As April comes to a close, so does our coverage of nerdy style: Geek Chic. We’ve covered everything from bike accessories to ties that don’t suck. Now I want to talk about my fashion staple of choice, the t-shirt. Let’s face it, a roundup of great geeky t-shirts could easily run a hundred shirts with […]
Geek Chic: Ties that don’t suck
Geeks may not be known for being the most chic of dressers. But eventually, we all need to get dressed up for something, weddings, funerals, and court appearances, if nothing else. And when we do need to gussy up, how cool is it if we can look both stylish and fly our geek colors? Last […]
Geek Chic: 9 bike accessories for makers
It’s springtime, which means it’s time to get back on your bike! Here are ten of my favorite bike accessories for utility, safety, and style. Got some bike projects to share? Post ’em up in the comments!
Minority Report-style Mobile Interface
Some of the folks over in the Ishikawa Komuro Laboratory at The University of Tokyo have prototyped a Minority Report-like touchless gestural mobile interface that, in addition to the ubiquitous air typing, also allows the user to interact with with the interface in 3D.
Programming EL wire fashion
Electroluminescent (EL) wire is a great way to add electronic patterns to your clothing. EL wire is a flexible wire that has a phosphorescent glow when current is applied to it. EL wire is one continuous strand that can easily be bent into different shapes and applied to clothing. This tutorial will show you the basics of how to sew EL wire to a garment and how to program the EL wire to turn on and off and create an animated pattern.
Soft Circuit Saturdays at Cambridge Mini Maker Faire
Angela Sheehan runs a site of crafty creations called Soft Circuit Saturdays. She demonstrates lots of neat ways that you can combine circuits with fabrics to entertain all your senses and even protect your tongue. She will be showing her work at this Saturday’s Cambridge Mini Maker Faire from noon to 4pm just outside the Cambridge Public Library.
