Random Puff 4D Embroidered Garment

Textile Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design.

Random Puff 4D Embroidered Garment
by Rosalie Hsin-Ju Lin

Awarded April 15, 2023
CLIENT: MIT Media Lab
1.932

Random Puff is a novel puffer that uses 4D embroidery puffs for insulation. Puffs are initially fabricated flat and pop up into domes when exposed to heat. The activated puffs then trap air between the outer environment and the wearer’s body to keep them warm. The development involves the creation of a library of 4D embroidery material interactions between active fibers and static fabrics. Designers and developers can use computational design tools to work collaboratively with end-users, creating novel textile and softgood designs that are high-tech fashion, personalized and sustainable.

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