The Eye-Pleasing 'BelOga' Stitching Gadget Automates Threading
Katie Cordrey — September 24, 2009 — Art & Design
References: velvetcushion
With its otherworldly giant Cyclops screen and sensuous shape, the days of the functional albeit clunky sewing machine will be at an end if the belOga makes it into mass production.
The belOga sewing machine concept is the brainchild of industrial designer Kristine Brückner. A graduate of Munich’s University of Applied Sciences, Brückner incorporated an eye-like circular touch screen that allows a user to preview the look of a stitch before sewing it. To delight those who are frustrated by the maze of sewing machine thread paths, the machine has an automatic threading mechanism that guides the sewing thread through everything except the sewing needle.
For those who just can’t get enough behind the scenes information, two small lenses on the side of the body allow a peek inside. The belOga is not yet available for purchase, but the unique, artful design is bound to give it mass appeal once it goes into production. You can e-mail Kristina at male.diven@gmx.de.
The belOga sewing machine concept is the brainchild of industrial designer Kristine Brückner. A graduate of Munich’s University of Applied Sciences, Brückner incorporated an eye-like circular touch screen that allows a user to preview the look of a stitch before sewing it. To delight those who are frustrated by the maze of sewing machine thread paths, the machine has an automatic threading mechanism that guides the sewing thread through everything except the sewing needle.
For those who just can’t get enough behind the scenes information, two small lenses on the side of the body allow a peek inside. The belOga is not yet available for purchase, but the unique, artful design is bound to give it mass appeal once it goes into production. You can e-mail Kristina at male.diven@gmx.de.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Sewing Machines - The integration of automation technology in sewing machines to simplify the sewing process and enhance user experience.
2. Augmented Reality Stitch Preview - The use of AR technology to enable users preview the look of a stitch before sewing it.
3. Automatic Threading Mechanism - Incorporating a technology that enables sewing machines to guide the sewing thread through everything except the needle.
Industry Implications
1. Textile and Fashion Industry - The use of automated sewing machines can potentially disrupt the textile and fashion industry, especially in terms of production capacity and speed, and quality control.
2. Home Goods and DIY Retail Industry - Automated sewing machines can have a massive disruptive impact on the home goods and DIY retail industry through simplifying sewing for enthusiasts, reducing staff training and operational costs and minimizing product turnaround time.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - The melding of sewing and computer technology can lead to the creation of highly specialized and customizable sewing machines in the consumer electronics industry.
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