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Close-up of the Kinetic Reflex responsive wearable

Kinetic Reflex

Smart WearableArduino2024
Timeline
1 month
Team
2 people
Role
Fabrication, computation
Skills
Material manipulation, Arduino

TL;DR

Kinetic Reflex is a wearable project that explores the relationship between human interaction and responsive design. Silicone inflatables react dynamically to external stimuli to simulate a living, breathing extension of the body, creating a tactile and visual dialogue with the environment. The wearable invites users to explore the boundaries between self and surrounding.

Design: Pattern Identification

Figma composition of Kinetic Reflex research inspirations and pattern workflowFigma anatomy analysis and computational pattern development

Research Analysis: Muscle Movements

Figma muscle-movement research and pattern analysis

Material Experimentation: Silicone

Figma silicone casting and material experiments

Prototype: Layout & Testing

Figma wearable layout, sensor, and material prototype tests

Inflation Testing

Figma inflation tests and responsive system development

Final prototype

Figma final Kinetic Reflex prototype studyFigma Kinetic Reflex interaction statesFigma gallery of the completed Kinetic Reflex wearable
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