Personally, I am not much into the whole crafting gig. After seeing the cool stuff in Syuzi Pakhchyan’s Fashioning Technology, "A DIY intro to smart crafting", though, I may just change my mind.
The introduction explains that in order to make the DIY technology crafts, one must first learn the basics, which are provided in the technical primers. You’ll learn about working with LEDs, building your own simple circuits on breadboards, creating soft switches, and screen printing with photo and thermo-chromic inks.
Not all is techno-centric, however. How about a stylish space invaders tote or an LED bracelet? The DIY headphones and speakers are cool. For the crafting designer, how about making your own LED chandelier and photo-chromic blinds? More in line with traditional crafting are the e-puppets and solar crawler.
DIY Techy-Fashion
A Visual Intro to Smart Crafting
Trend Themes
1. Smart Crafting - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing smart crafting tools and materials.
2. Tech-fashion - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating clothing and accessories with integrated technology.
3. DIY Electronics - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing easy-to-use electronic components for DIY crafters.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Supplies - Opportunities for disruption in the craft supply industry by creating new products that appeal to tech-savvy crafters.
2. Fashion Retail - Opportunities for disruption in fashion retail by integrating technology into clothing and accessories.
3. Electronics Manufacturing - Opportunities for disruption in electronics manufacturing by developing electronic components specifically for DIY crafters.