
106 Make: Wearable Electronics
Soft Switches
These swatches were created by Liza Stark for use
in teaching and prototyping. The project prioritizes
embodiment and tangibility as a central mechanism
of learning, acting as a manifestation of material,
technical, and social knowledge. Components
include snaps, Karl Grimm thread, copper taffeta
fabric, Med-tex conductive fabric, surface-mounted-
device (SMD) LEDs, conductive and nonconductive
beads, and various connectors. These swatches
include demonstrations of different kinds of
switches, including momentary buttons, toggle
switches, and tilt switches.
Embrace Me
Embrace Me, by Studio 5050,
is a pair ...