Naomi Kizhner's Accessories Harvest Kinetic Energy from Wearer
Meghan Young — September 4, 2014 — Eco
References: naomikizhner & neatorama
The invasive jewelry of industrial designer Naomi Kizhner looks like it is something out of a sci-fi movie. In fact, it even operates as such. Dubbed Energy Addicts, the collection secures to the wearers skin in order to harvest their kinetic energy. In this way, the invasive jewelry anticipates a possible future without electricity and hopes to offset it in some small and stylish way. She states, "It interested me to imagine what would the world be like once it has experienced a steep decline in energy resources and how we will feed our energy addiction.È
Made out of gold and 3D-printed biopolymer, the invasive jewelry can be worn on the arm, at the nape of the neck or even between the eyes.
Made out of gold and 3D-printed biopolymer, the invasive jewelry can be worn on the arm, at the nape of the neck or even between the eyes.
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Energy Harvesting Accessories - Create accessories that can harvest kinetic energy from the wearer to power devices and appliances.
2. Invasive Jewelry as Alternative Power Sources - Design jewelry that operates as alternative power sources, reducing reliance on traditional electricity and batteries.
3. Future Energy Addiction Solutions - Develop futuristic solutions to our energy addiction that anticipate and prepare for a future with limited resources.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Accessories - Innovate in the fashion and accessories industry by developing designs that have multiple functionalities and serve as both fashion and alternative power sources.
2. Renewable Energy - Adapt invasive jewelry designs to the renewable energy industry by exploring the potential of wearable technology to generate and store energy.
3. Healthcare and Medical Devices - Explore how invasive jewelry designs can be used in healthcare and medical devices to power sensors, monitors, and other wearable technology without the need for batteries.
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