Fashion Innovations in 3D Printing Iris van Herpen & Daniel Widrig's 2010 collaboration with .MGX by Materialise TICKETS SOLD OUT!View the event on Livestream. As part of the Computational Fashion program series, Eyebeam presents an exciting event featuring designers and producers using cutting edge 3D printing techniques to push the boundaries of fashion. From the runway to the DIY hackerspace, 3D printing and rapid prototyping have become an increasingly popular and accessible way to produce objects that are both highly complex and easily replicable. Join us as our featured presenters discuss and demo their work, highlighting unique collaborations taking place in NYC between fashion designers, technologists, and manufacturers. PresentersJoris Debo, Creative Director (.MGX by Materialise)Duann Scott, Designer Evangelist (Shapeways)Bradley Rothenberg, architect and Gabi Asfour, designer (threeASFOUR)Alexandra Samuel, Dan Selden, and Ross Leonardy (Crowd Control) Presentations followed by reception
Future Of Fashion: Technology On The Catwalk By Tom Cheshire, Technology Correspondent One thing never goes out of fashion: talking about wearable technology at London Fashion Week. The jamboree shows up twice a year and technology is always at the forefront - whether it's Burberry live streaming their shows, or exotic LED dresses. Problem is that wearable technology has never been very wearable, nor very technological. Is this year any different? Well, perhaps we’re seeing wearable technology disappear, finally. Lauren Bowker is the founder of The Unseen, a label that uses advanced materials to visualise 'unseen' things like digital data. A dress designed by CuteCircuit using tech-centric threads The piece itself is closer to a sculpture than anything else, and very subtle. Video: Apple Enters Wearable Tech Market "We're not necessarily interested in implementing wires and lights and going down the wearable computing route. Video: Wearable Tech Data Worries Video: Wearable Tech: Hit Or Miss?
Food, fashion, and robots: What to expect at SXSW 2015 Despite faint grumbles that SXSW Interactive has lost its sheen, there is still plenty to be excited about at the event this year. For those heading to Austin’s annual tech jamboree or just watching Twitter from home, here are some of the themes to watch out for. Southbites, foodies' delight Tacos, BBQ, and food trucks are some of the great perks of traveling to Austin for SXSW. An activation from BBH New York also taps into the foodie theme. Internet of things and privacy Judging by CES International and Mobile World Congress, the Internet of Things will be a key theme at SXSW this year. In the wake of the NSA revelations, privacy and security dominated the debate at SXSW last year, tackled by Google chairman Eric Schmidt, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden during their keynotes. As well as wearables, there are plenty of talks on retail innovation, 3D printing, bio-material technology, and startups in the space. Worried a robot will take your job?