The [Cyber]Sewing Atelier was designed to display outfits that incorporate digital technologies, as well as hosting lectures and sewing workstations. The structure was set against a long translucent wall consisting of an interactive skin, which responds to the environment stimuli and changes its colour through seven infrared presence sensors and three sonorous sensors that capture movement through the building. The main idea behind this interactive skin was to enhance and unite three entities: visitors, space and the five wearable pieces.
The structure was made from certified pine frames covered in bubble wrap. It features coloured LED lighting in each panel controlled by seven heat sensors and three sound sensors. The codes of these sensors were opened with their original functioning, modified and connected to the micro-controller Arduino. These controllers convert the sensors input signs into chromatic patterns and alternate them into an open programming. Cooler colours were projected onto the bubble wrap when the area was quiet, while warmer colours were reflected when the area became busy.
[Cyber]sewing Atelier is an event that showcases wearable technologies, democratizing themes as art, human body and technologies through workshops and lectures. The event featured a number of pieces that represent a revolt towards traditional materials and techniques. The exhibition also housed areas where visitors could learn about basic programming notions, circuits and interactive clothing.
