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01. Challenge - 'Make: Brain-Powered Clothing'
Holition partnered with IC tomorrow, an Innovate UK initiative, to join forces with multi-award winning alchemist, Lauren Bowker and her exploration house, THEUNSEEN, to develop and create EIGHTHSENSE: a colour and pattern-changing ceramic wearable sculpture, powered by human electro-magnetism. EIGHTHSENSE is the first of its kind in the world to react to human biodata and signals and was on display at Somerset House in 2012.
“Behind this seemingly magical technology was some seriously impressive science"
02. Solution - Driven by Science, Powered by You
Behind the piece was an EEG (electroencephalograph) headset that read brain-patterns to determine an individual's ‘aura’. The person's aura was then represented through a colour and pattern on the garment.
As both a science and art experience, the garment installation allowed us to look into the future of clothing and wearables through real-time data, leaving a lasting impression on those who had a chance to 'wear their thoughts.'
03. Insight - Every Interaction Was Unique
Everyone who interacted with the piece was shown different patterns and colours in varying places on the garment, making the experience a treasure trove for data. A foresight into the personalised clothing of the future, the piece showcased the evolutionary capability of wearable technology.
Welcome to the future of fashion.
The Unseen | Eighth Sense Wearable Installation
London
2014