beth lundberg
electro
“In order for wearables to be truly desirable then the obvious solution is to make these devices more aesthetically pleasing but also it’s just as important to ensure the tech includes useful apps that satisfy a genuine need.” - Techweekeurope
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can craft
27% journeys in the netherlands are by bike
not feeling safe was the biggest concern women in the uk had
and technology coexist?
“every step and stitch in construction is known, seen and touched” about cycling (20%) - sustrans
- Walmsley-Johnson (2014)
Colour story MARINE
bioluminescent
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ELectroluminescent wire soldered to power pack
ELectroluminescent wire threaded through giant knit
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p Tubular crin is sewn into seams of structured garments, as a casing for electroluminescent wire. el wire is threaded through arm knitting garments following the tube throughout the knitting pattern
tubular crin el wire
Reflective strip down centre back seam of collar
Long jacket - structured ‘knit stitch’ shape Reflective strip on Centre back of draped collar mock drawstring around hem with toggles 3D spacer mesh and printed neoprene Electroluminescent wire used around edges of structure to accent shape
3d spacer mesh and polyester tubes with polyester filling 4 tubes woven around body
structured ‘knit stitch’ shape wrap skirt Electroluminescent wire used around edges of structure to accent shape.
printed neoprene skirt underneath invisible side zip to fasten
scuba jersey tubes with polyester filling 30m length - arm knitted using: i-cord: 6 rows, 3 stitches for arms knitted flat accross shoulders: 7 rows, 4 stitches electroluminescent wire follows stitch pattern throughout
printed neopene straight dress Black sports zip on shoulder to fasten
ankle length jacket - structured ‘knit stitch’ shape Reflective strip on Centre back of draped collar 3D mesh Electroluminescent wire used around edges of structure to accent shape
Polyester fabric tubes with polyester filling 18metre length knitted 13 rows, 2 stitches electroluminescent wire follows stitch pattern throughout
scuba jersey dress
cape - structured ‘knit stitch’ shape 3D mesh Electroluminescent wire used around edges of structure to accent shape
thin scuba jersey tubes knitted into mid length dress contrast colour knit trim above hem
scuba jersey tubes with polyester filling 60m length - arm knitted using: 3 stitches, 20 rows for both sides electroluminescent wire follows stitch pattern throughout
scuba jersey short vest
printed scuba jersey leggings
coat - structured ‘knit stitch’ shape variation with inner ‘stitch’ as hood 3D mesh and printed neoprene Reflective strip on Centre back of collar Electroluminescent wire used around edges of structure to accent shape waterproof zip in seam pockets
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