In the ever-evolving landscape of smart textiles, we present an innovative project that redefines the way we interact with fabrics. "BLUEM" is our brainchild, an endeavor aimed at creating a textile that illuminate in response to touch. BLUEM is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by incorporating touch-sensitive technology into fabrics, giving them a life of their own, making them a dynamic canvas that responds to gestures and movements.
But BLUEM is more than just an interactive textile piece; it's a pioneering idea with profound implications. It paves the way for smart fashion that empowers individuals to express themselves like never before and has the potential to redefine safety gear by enhancing visibility in low-light conditions. BLUEM is not just a textile innovation; it's a glimpse into the future of responsive textiles, where fabrics come alive with a touch.
Demonstration of the textile in response to motion
Process
Concept note
Working principle
Circuit
Circuit trials
Circuit Fails
Primary inductors
Secondary Inductors
Glove Pattern
Glove Prototype
Display
Interaction of light with Different Fabric Manipulation
Interaction of light balloon-like extruded structure
Interaction of light with stitched pleats
Interation of light with layered surfaces
Interaction of light with Ruffles
A glimpse of the first display of this technology accompanied by an interactive ethereal performance of light & touch. The performance was guided by the tunes of Pierres Chaudes. Following the performance, project 'Bluem' was successfully displayed like an art installation, where the audience had an opportunity to fully interact with the technology.
Project Credits:
Concept By: ARPITA CHUGH | CLIYON JAMES | PURNA VIJ | SHAILEY JAIN
Circuit Mechanism: ARPITA CHUGH | SHAILEY JAIN
Glove Pattern Mechanism: SHAILEY JAIN
Fabric Manipulation: CLIYON JAMES | PURNA VIJ
Guide: ANOOP SAXENA | YASODA RAMESH
