Excellent interview from Régine Debatty with Cati Vaucelle at we make money not art. Asking Cati whether she’s a researcher, artist, designer, or something inbetween… Cati answers:
I am a knowledge shopper. I studied philosophy and fine arts, applied computer science, psychology, and computational linguistics starting in Paris with a B.S. in mathematics and economics. (…)
Some kind of digital bricoleur, Cati works together with m-trends.org contributor Yasmine Abbas exploring the design of a touch-sensitive dress for massage and sensory therapy.
The research focuses on the material – how the structure and the embedded components of the garment participate in pushing its function to become an envelope or cocoon for one’s well-being. Touch·Sensitive is a haptic apparel that allows massage therapy to be diffused, customized and controlled by people on the move. It provides individuals with a sensory and alerting cocoon.(…)
Can’t wait to get one of these!
yeah, might look good printed on a t-shirt: “i am touch sensitive”.
the prototype does look very interesting