3D Fills Experimentations

3D printed fills to mimic mesh.

Mixing Pattern Fills

Designing seams to mix print fills in a 3D printed bra pattern

Lace Print

3D lace printed flat bra cup

Pattern Placements

Pattern placements to mimic embroidery on 3D printed bra pattern

Design Pattern Placement

Pattern placements to mimic embroidery on 3D printed bra pattern

Hand embroidery & Hardware

Developing the sample layout using conductive thread and chain stitch.

TPU on nylon mesh

Exploring TPU on nylon open mesh. Unfortunately the heat required for the filament would burn the mesh periodically ☹️.

TPU on mesh

TPU filament produces a slight shine resulting in a plastic aesthetic.

TPE on mesh

Testing on fabric for a softer feel. Print at 2mm on mesh is more malleable and closer to a traditional lingerie feel.

TPE print w/out fabric

Examining the aesthetic and feel of print at 4mm.

Testing Connections

Testing the DC/DC converter hook up.

Testing Layout

1st experiment learning how the materials interact together.

Hand 3D Work

Patience and focus to develop the design. Testing using TPE, TPU and PLA.

PLA Placement

Placement for aesthetic deliberation. Next moving on to TPU & TPE on fabric.

Hand 3D Printing on Fabric

TPE on mesh.

Hardware Placements

Design Deliberation

New Paths

Testing current from one hook up to the next.

Hand 3D Printed Bra

Using a mixture of 3D pens and colours to realise design.

3D Printed Bra (Machine)

Digital Round Table Image

Presentation page for the first digital round table. Women were introduced to the Bra Wearables field and shared their thoughts, opinions and desires.

Presenting on Bra Experience

Stretch Sensor

Developing and testing a stretch sensor.

Design Practice

Symposium: Is the Future Bra Wearables?

Discussing Bra Wearables history and future through patent inventions.

History of Bra Wearables

Ageing & Black Women

Bra Wearables Workshop

Black Women's Bra Experience

Symposium: Breasts & Bras

Look who’s getting technical

Learning about the tools of technology.

Technology, Fashion & Theory

Learning through practice

A fail but grounding lesson in learning about the potential of danger.

LED's & Lace

Testing LEDs digital material marriage to lace.

Learning through practice

A failure but learnt a lot through the process.

Heart Pattern

Wearable Technology Readings