Functional Aesthetics ist das Nachfolgewerk des hochgelobten Buches "Fashionable Technology" (Springer 2008) von Sabine Seymour. Es enthält den neuesten Stand der Technik und zeigt künstlerische und gestalterische Beispiele, die sich auf ästhetische und funktionale Aspekte konzentrieren. In den Kapiteln Contextual Prerequisite, Body Sculpture oder Transparent Sustainability werden ausführliche Studien zu oft visionären Projekten durchgeführt, die als Anregung für neue Entwicklungen im ausgereiften Bereich der „modischen Technologie" gelten. Das Buch präsentiert inspirierende Projekte zwischen Mode, Design, Technologie und Wissenschaft. Es enthält eine Liste relevanter Informationen zu DIY-Ressourcen, Veröffentlichungen, Inspirationen etc.

Functional Aesthetics is a sequel to Seymour's highly acclaimed book "Fashionable Technology" (Springer 2008) and contains new state-of-the art and revealing artistic and design examples focusing on the aesthetic and functional aspects. Chapters like Contextual Prerequisite, Body Sculpture, or Transparent Sustainability provide in-depth studies of often visionary projects seen as stimulation for new developments in the matured field of "Fashionable Technology". The book presents inspiring projects between the poles of fashion, design, technology, and sciences. It includes a list of relevant information on DIY resources, publications, inspirations, etc.

Design; Smart Textiles; Technologie; Mode; Wearables; Fashion; Technology

Visions in Fashionable Technology

Functional Aesthetics

Sabine Seymour. Founder and CEO, SUPA & MOONDIAL, Vienna/New York.

Sabine Seymour. Gründer und CEO, SUPA & MOONDIAL, Vienna/New York.

Tragbare Technologie in der Mode: Geschichte, Theorie und Praxis - mit vielen Beispielen

Wearable technology in fashion: history, theory, and practice – with many examples

Functional Aesthetics is a sequel to Seymour's highly acclaimed book "Fashionable Technology" (Springer 2008) and contains new state-of-the art and revealing artistic and design examples focusing on the aesthetic and functional aspects. Chapters like Contextual Prerequisite, Body Sculpture, or Transparent Sustainability provide in-depth studies of often visionary projects seen as stimulation for new developments in the matured field of "Fashionable Technology". The book presents inspiring projects between the poles of fashion, design, technology, and sciences. It includes a list of relevant information on DIY resources, publications, inspirations, etc.Wearable technology in fashion: history, theory, and practice – with many examples

Functional Aesthetics is a sequel to Seymour's highly acclaimed book "Fashionable Technology" (Springer 2008) and contains new state-of-the 