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Speaking skin

As part of the Design Probe Program set up by Philips in 2006, a number of design concepts were developed that explore the future integration between sensitive materials and the human body with the aim of sounding out a possible passage from “intelligent” to “sensitive” products.

The project is called SKIN and is based on soft technologies such as conductive inks, small textile sensors, stretchable and flexible electronic substrates that can integrate energy supply, sensors and displays. Experiments include clothes that interact with the body, picking up and predicting emotional states through changing patterns and colours (Dresses), electronic tattoos on film that become coloured upon contact between bodies (Tattoo), collars that read biometric signals and exchange them with other individuals (Emotion Sensor), and electronic jewels that redefine the traditional concept of body ornaments (Electronic Sensing Jewelry). Silvia Monaco

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Speaking skin

As part of the Design Probe Program set up by Philips in 2006, a number of design concepts were developed that explore the future integration between sensitive materials and the human body with the aim of sounding out a possible passage from “intelligent” to “sensitive” products.

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