INIT
Conversations with the inventors of our shared future
Displaying all 3 Episode of INIT with the tag “wearables”.
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A Hug for Your Mind
18 October 2021 | 49 mins 1 sec
futurism, haptics, hci, tech, technology, wearables
Francois Kress is co-founder & CEO of Feelmore Labs, which makes Cove, a new type of wearable device. Discussion topics include leadership in design-driven fields, how luxury products become valuable, running health tech startups, how people perceive emotional touch, and how to make wearable technology that is humane and intuitive.
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Textiles and Tech
10 November 2020 | 47 mins 22 secs
fabric, fiber, knitting, smart materials, textiles, wearables, weaving
Virginia Postrel is an author, columnist, and speaker who focuses on the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology. In this episode, we talk about her new book, The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World. Topics discussed include Neanderthal string, ancient spinning machines, the link between the abundance of thread and the Great Enrichment, the digital nature of weaving, the dye industry and the rise of modern chemistry, and the advent of 3D knitting and smart fabrics.
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Keeping In Touch in the Digital Age
16 July 2020 | 39 mins 56 secs
aging, child development, covid-19, fashion design, industrial design, kinesis, wearables
Carey Jewitt is Professor of Technology and Learning at University College London, UK. As Director of the IN-TOUCH project, her work explores how digital technologies shape communication, design, and the arts.