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Embedding Design in the Process of Communication of Functionality in Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology to the Active Ageing Consumer


Just heard that my paper proposal for the Textile Institute World Conference 2012 in Malaysia has been accepted…. The title and abstract is reproduced here: Title: Embedding Design in the Process of Communication of Functionality in Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology to the Active Ageing Consumer Abstract: The development of market ready Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology (SCWT) for the…

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Excellent Short Article on Passive vs Active Writing


One for all the students out there. An excellent short article on passive vs active writing http://www.lavc.edu/wcweb/activepassive.html I have copied the complete text here for those who cant be bothered to click through to the original site: Active and passive voices refer to the relationship between the subject and the verb. In an active sentence, the subject is doing something.…

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Research Paper – Bridging Methodological Gaps Through Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue for Design of Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology for the Active Ageing


A design theory paper presented at Include 11: The Role of Inclusive Design in Making Social Innovation Happen at the Royal College of Art, 18-20 April 2011. Abstract This paper will consider the implications of a cross disciplinary approach to socially innovative design processes by examining research work in progress within the ‘Design For Ageing Well – Improving the quality…

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