Experimental application of environmental sensitivity in interactive fashion and textile design

Abstract

This paper presents an experimental application of environmental sensitive textiles developed from an ongoing design research project titled The Creation of Interactive Textiles with Adoption of Environmental Sensitivity. The research aims to create value added interactive fashion and textile designs by integrating design creativity, concepts of interactivity, theories of human perception and traditional textile craftsmanship, and further unfolds a discussion on this newly emerged design research area. The experimental attempt, featuring thermo- and photo-sensitivities, was made with the perspectives of critical design practice summarized by Malpass.1 Equipped with the reactive properties; the attire is capable to response to the corresponding external stimuli and function as an interactive platform. With reference to the work created, a more in-depth investigation is proposed as the paper conclusion.