Wearables
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Like a phone case, which dresses up your smartphone and sets it apart from those around you who share the same hardware, a fun watch band for the Apple Watch lends a sense of personality and style to the increasingly popular wearable device. The latest Apple Watch bands to catch…
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For anyone (such as myself) who has suffered a painful foot cramp from walking on sand, a new Adidas concept shoe might be a bit puzzling, but for those looking for some extra resistance while training, the shoes will be a breakthrough. Aarish Netarwala, a student from the ArtCenter College…
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Speaking as someone who had a brief stint dancing on ballet pointe shoes: they are not comfortable. Not in the slightest. The rigid shoes, comprised of a hard “box” in the toe and a stiff sole, do make ballerinas look amazingly ethereal when they dance, but anyone who has ever…
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Comic-Con International in San Diego never disappoints. Every year, it consistently showcases some of the most interesting movie franchise and comic panels, inspiring special guests and, above all, some really—and I mean really—amazing cosplay. This year, Comic-Con saw lots of classic cosplays, from Marvel heroes and villains, to DC anti-heroes,…
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Gravity Industries, a UK startup dedicated to human propulsion technology, has been making headlines over the past year for its boundary-breaking Jet Suit. More casually known as the “real-life Iron Man suit,” the wearable, engine-equipped device enables the user to, well, fly. In a recent and particularly exciting development, Gravity…
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German auto manufacturer BMW recently launched a fashion collection through its BMW i sub-brand, which is focused primarily on developing innovative vehicles using sustainable materials. The new BMW i Collection, consisting of shirts, jackets, bags and other accessories, brings this principle beyond just car making and into fashion. And while…
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In an effort to accelerate the proliferation of the FitStation powered by HP platform for custom 3D printed insoles, HP Inc. is partnering with Materialise and 3D printed insole specialist RSPrint. Through the agreement, the end-to-end 3D footwear solution will integrate software by Materialise for 3D design automation, print preparation…
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MHOX, a design research group started by Filippo Nassetti and Alessandro Zomparelli, has been pushing the boundaries of technology and wearable design since its founding in 2012. With a continued emphasis on how generative design and 3D printing intersect with the human body, MHOX has created captivating pieces ranging from…
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3D printing technologies are enabling individuals and organizations all over the globe to cut back on production costs. As came to light recently, even the Pope has reaped the benefits of additive manufacturing, as members of his Swiss Guard will soon be trading in their expensive (and heavy) metal helmets…
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Nike Flyprint is the first 3D-printed textile upper in performance footwear. What it is not is a solution for footwear tooling, though that is something Nike has a long history with. At its most basic level, Nike Flyprint uppers are produced through solid deposit modeling (SDM), a process whereby a…
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