Project

Peppermint

During the nineties, software and computer graphics developers came head-to-head with artists and graphic designers, facilitating a need for their respective fields to understand and merge new technologies and academic concepts. However, a silence currently remains about the aesthetic qualities of garment design, as new �wearable� computing mechanisms develop. This project explores how the two disciplines redefine each other as they merge. Built with an emphasis on qualitative elements such as style, comfort, and functionality, Peppermint is a handbag adorned with a dynamic display surface. Each morning, the bag can be presented with the important events of the current day (such as class, a demo, or crew practice) via a tactile interface. Over the course of the day, the dynamic surface gradually modulates in behavior. This bag is an exploration of kinetic design in relation to the aesthetics of fashion.