Nadya Peek's Bluetooth-Enabled 'Cache' Clothing
Marissa Brassfield — May 8, 2009 — Fashion
References: cache.infosyncratic.nl & talk2myshirt
This clickable 'Cache' dress by Nadya Peek blends technology and fashion in a way that has great potential for fabulosity. The yellow buttons indicate 'clickable' spots which, when touched, cause a piezo speaker to emit a click sound.
Nadya Peek's 'Cache' dress uses smartphone and Bluetooth technology to allow the clicks to convey a feeling of closeness. Check out some neat e-shirts and electronic clothing below.
Implications - In an increasingly tech-savvy society, the importance of companies creating products that appeal to both the technology and fashion is beginning to ratchet up. Companies that can seamlessly integrate fashion and technology in clothing or electronics seek to capitalize on a market of consumers interested in combining two of young society's favorite pastimes.
Nadya Peek's 'Cache' dress uses smartphone and Bluetooth technology to allow the clicks to convey a feeling of closeness. Check out some neat e-shirts and electronic clothing below.
Implications - In an increasingly tech-savvy society, the importance of companies creating products that appeal to both the technology and fashion is beginning to ratchet up. Companies that can seamlessly integrate fashion and technology in clothing or electronics seek to capitalize on a market of consumers interested in combining two of young society's favorite pastimes.
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-tech Integration - Seamlessly integrating fashion and technology in clothing or electronics presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies.
2. Clickable Fashion - Creating clickable clothing with interactive features opens up new possibilities for engaging consumers.
3. Smartphone-enabled Apparel - Using smartphone and Bluetooth technology in clothing offers opportunities for enhancing the user experience and creating personalized interactions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation by embracing technology in clothing design and manufacturing processes.
2. Technology - Integrating fashion and technology opens up opportunities for innovation in the tech industry, particularly in wearable devices and smart textiles.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of clickable clothing and develop products that offer interactive functionalities for users.
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