Fashion that Gives Directions II
Michael Chen's Reactiv
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.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Wearables for Cycling - Opportunity for the development of smart wearable tech that integrates with cycling to improve safety.
2. Multi-functional Clothing Apparel - Designing clothing apparel that serves multiple functions, such as safety, comfort, and style.
3. Data-driven Clothing Design - Incorporating data tracking elements to clothing design to enhance functionality is an opportunity for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Apparel - Innovative Sports Apparel integrating new technologies for functional purposes.
2. Wearable Technology - Opportunities to develop new wearable technology that combines functionality and fashion.
3. Smart Textiles - Incorporating smart textiles into clothing designs to improve functionality and performance.