Bats Have Feelings Too

Bats Have Feelings Too: a wearable cane
A haptic coat for the blind
Fashionable adaptive technology for the visually impaired is handcrafted from the client’s favorite jacket, microprocessor, vibration boards, Maxbotix ultrasonic range finders and conductive thread. This wearable computer technology assists the wearer in freely navigating the build and natural environments.
The coat sends sonar pings out [...]
Mrs. Mary Atkins-Holl

Mrs. Mary Atkins-Holl
Handcrafted blacklight reactive 1870’s evening gown with detachable lobster bustle illuminated by UV LEDs and matching corset. The ensemble was created for the 2008 Surface Design Conference.
The skirt is handcrafted fabric from fused fluorescent Angelina Fibers and embellished in the style of Victorian excess with neon beading and silk flowers.
A matching custom [...]