How can data revealed by worn objects be ethically used to create environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, interactive experiences? Fashion wearable technologies are often designed for novelty and status display, meaning they are only used for a short time before obsolescence and disposal. This is not sustainable for the planet or their designers, whose business ventures often fail. They can also capture very personal data, which users have little control over.
The course guides students through a process of research informed design ideation for an interactive wearable technology concept. The challenge-based part of the course introduces low-tech interaction design methods to simulate the data generated by a connected IOT (Internet of Things) wearable device to inform an interactive experience by critically considering the data and how it can be ethically used.
