Inflatable Fashion Workshop
TOPIC
Morphing Matter (MM) is a new field that combines material science, programming, and 3D printing technologies to make computational objects with dynamically alterable physical properties.
We are looking for high school girls to attend a hands-on workshop on Morphing Matter. In this workshop, we will develop interdisciplinary skills by creating shape-changing inflatable actuators (based on real research from the Carnegie Mellon University Morphing Matter Lab) and applying design principles to incorporate them into personal fashion projects.
We will document our work and host a brief Show and Tell after the workshop for friends and family.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
The workshop is open to girls (self-identified) between the ages of 14 and 18.
You must be available to attend the workshop on both days. (The Show and Tell is optional but recommended!)
The workshop is free to attend. We may seek volunteers for follow-up interviews with participants after the workshop; if so, we may pay any volunteer interviewees.
Covid Policy: Masks will be required at all times in the workshop room, including during the show and tell for all visitors. Lunch/snacks will be available and can be eaten in nearby indoor or outdoor areas. Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
⏰ Time
Workshop
Saturday October 22 & Sunday October 23
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Lunch and snack breaks included)
Show and Tell
immediately following the workshop on Sunday, October 23: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
📍Location
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh PA
United States
✉️ Questions?
Email us:
Prof. Lining Yao
liningy@andrew.cmu.edu
WHAT TO EXPECT
In this two-day workshop, you will learn about morphing matter, follow a research process to learn about inflatable actuators, and apply your new skills to prototype your own fashion project.
We will do a variety of activities including hands-on making, technical discussion, and design exploration.
You will document your work and we will host a mini-exhibition at the end of the workshop so that your family and friends can check it out.
Day 1: Learning the Principles of Inflatable Artifacts
Learn how to fabricate inflatable actuators, and use scientific principles to characterize and predict how they work.
Day 2: Working on Your Own Inflatable Fashion Project
Sketch, discuss, and prototype a fashion project integrating your actuators, and learn about giving and receiving design feedback.
At the end of the day: show and discuss your work (invite your friends/family!)
EMAIL WORKSHOP MENTORS FOR ANY QUESTIONS
Lining Yao
Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Director of Morphing Matter Lab
lining@andrew.cmu.edu
Alisha Collins
Founder
SEEDS StudioLab LLC
Learning Science; Maker Education
alisha@seedsstudiolab.org
Lea Albaugh
Morphing Matter Lab
Textile; Human-Computer Interaction
Carnegie Mellon University
lea@andrew.cmu.edu
Melinda Chen
Morphing Matter Lab
Material Science; Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
melindac@andrew.cmu.edu
Sunniva Liu
Morphing Matter Lab
Psychology; Human-Computer Interaction
Carnegie Mellon University
fangqil@andrew.cmu.edu
Harshika Jain
Morphing Matter Lab
Product Design; Human-Computer Interaction
Carnegie Mellon University
harshikj@alumni.cmu.edu
SUPPORT
This project is financially supported by the National Science Foundation. The instructors are from Carnegie Mellon University and the Seeds Studio Lab.
