Stardancers for MakeFashion is designed to tell a story, using technology as a central storytelling instrument. Using light manipulation, computer programming, music, dance, video and perfectly timed choreography, the performance tells a narrative about inspiration, collaboration, exponential growth, and human bonding.
Learn more about Kath Blair, a returning MakeFashion designer since 2013, and creator of “Positive Feedback” in this video by Paul Spenard.
With the Illuminato Suit the wearer can portray their mood or match the color of surrounding décor. This garment will feature fiber optics, LEDs and tactile buttons. Erin has previously showcased in our 2015 wearable tech gala.
Can you believe we’re nearly four years old? See some of the recent highlights in our journey in this video by Paul Spenard.
Ex Machina for MakeFashion is an entire costume serving as a way to create a cyborg alter ego that is beyond human both visually and in terms of movement and sound creation. Fibre optics, LED’s, micro controllers, accelerometers, proximity sensors, touch sensors, sound sensors, Bluetooth modules will be incorporated as decorative and performative elements.
Laura Dempsey has been a MakeFashion designer since our launch gala. Check out our spotlight video by Paul Spenard.
I have been doing my craft for a long time and I thought that you had to create a name for yourself, defining your work by your individuality. Then I was introduced to this group called ‘Makefashion’ and all my gains that I made by myself in my many years of work were surpassed in just one 6 month period. I now realize where I may have gone wrong; in not realizing the power of a makers’ community.
Eric Boyd and Wendy Ng from Toronto, Canada present ‘Soft Power”, an exciting project for the MakeFashion 2016.
Soft Power explores the possibility of enhancing human expression by incorporating mechanical and electronic aposematism that can be activated either by biofeedback or manual control.
Maria Orduz for MakeFashion is a glamour dress that highlights both innovation and sexiness. The team will use 3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting gown enhanced by music activated LEDs and woven colour changing optic fibre details.
Phi:GamerGirl for MakeFashion is a feminine party dress that highlights the Gamification of clothing. This garment will feature a playable game with over 100 individual RGB LED lights that will react if the player wins or loses.
