In an integration of fashion and technology, two handbags with flashing lights were created by Debra Ansell that can be customized to the user's discretion.
One of the designer's bags looks like a small beach purse and can be programmed to display flashing lights in the pattern that the designer or user wishes. The other bag is bucket-shaped and actually connects to Twitter so that anyone who uses the hashtag #wearables -- referencing wearable technology -- will have their Twitter handles appear in the form of LED lights on the bag.
The unique concept started as a personal project for the designer but proves the creativity that technology allows in something as simple as a fashion accessory. The handbags could help pave the way for more interesting and utilitarian fashions and accessories.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fashion-tech Integration
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to integrate technology into fashion accessories.
- Customizable Handbags
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable handbags that can be programmed to display various patterns and designs.
- Social Media Wearables
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating wearable technology that connects to social media platforms for interactive experiences.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating the design and functionality of fashion accessories.
- Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the integration of technology into different consumer products.
- Social Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing wearable technology that connects to social media platforms for enhanced user interactions.
