London design student Michael Chen came up with a concept for a jacket for bicycle riders he calls the Reactiv. This jacket uses a accelerometer to track movement. The high-tech garment has LEDs (light emitting diodes) on the sleeves that change colors depending on the cyclist's actions--such as green for acceleration, red for braking, and flashing amber for turns. Chin's concept won the James Dyson Award which is a registered charity whose aim is to, "Inspire and excite" young people about design engineering,"' says pocketlint.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Smart Wearables for Cycling
- Opportunity for the development of smart wearable tech that integrates with cycling to improve safety.
- Multi-functional Clothing Apparel
- Designing clothing apparel that serves multiple functions, such as safety, comfort, and style.
- Data-driven Clothing Design
- Incorporating data tracking elements to clothing design to enhance functionality is an opportunity for innovation.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports Apparel
- Innovative Sports Apparel integrating new technologies for functional purposes.
- Wearable Technology
- Opportunities to develop new wearable technology that combines functionality and fashion.
- Smart Textiles
- Incorporating smart textiles into clothing designs to improve functionality and performance.
