2019 Workshop
Description
During the second consecutive year, students from each institution teamed up for two weeks in late June to create product concepts exploring the use of advanced fibers and technology.
The Challenge
Live for Tomorrow/Unexpected Performance
In 2013, New Balance launched a collection of apparel and footwear designed for nighttime visibility called the Beacon collection.
How might we update the New Balance Beacon collection to best reflect the changing technological/biological landscape?
Six years later, what new input technologies enhance/provide new capabilities
How will tomorrow’s environment be different from yesterday’s?
Week 1 at MIT
Day 1: Overview of AFFOA Technology and MIT introduction
Day 2: Embedding Biosensors in Porous Substrates
Day 3: Introduction to Fiber Science and Technology, Fiber Drawing and Advanced Fiber Devices
Day 4: Developing project concept and design
Day 5: Visit To New Balance Innovation Lab & Initial prototype presentation
Week 2 at FIT
Day 6: FIT Introduction, 3D Design, and Branding through Design
Day 7: Integration of advanced functional fibers through knit architectures
Day 8: Integration of advanced fibers through weaving and embroidery techniques
Day 9: Sneaker & Apparel prototyping
Day 10: Poster and Prototype Presentation