Lucie Davis is an English fashion student from 'UAL's Central Saint Martins' and has designed an unusual but convenient transportation pass for commuters.
After being assigned a project that required that students create fashion pieces that were "inspired by their most routine activities," the student decided to create acrylic nails that could simultaneously function as a transportation pass. The nails contain an RFID chip that can be found in London's transportation passes, the 'Oyster Card.' By simply touching the scanning device when entering a metro, people wearing the nails can easily walk through.
This fashion project mixes design and technology to create a unique product that is both creative and conveniences the life of the user.
Transportation Card Manicures
These Acrylic Nails Double as Transportation Passes
Trend Themes
1. Dual-function Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to create innovative products that serve multiple purposes.
2. Convenience Wearables - Potential for wearable devices to integrate with everyday activities to enhance convenience.
3. Fashion-tech Hybrid - Emerging trend of merging fashion and technology to create innovative and functional products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Opportunity for fashion designers to explore new design possibilities by integrating technology.
2. Transportation - Potential for transportation companies to collaborate with fashion designers to create integrated travel solutions.
3. Wearable Technology - Growing market for wearable devices that offer practical and convenient features, such as transportation passes.