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Sensory Knit(ting): Shape knitted objects with touch stimulating and interactive qualities.
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
2021 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]

This design project places itself in the field of knit, smart textiles and inclusive design. Knitting is a technique that can create interactive objects, for children with autism that may need support to interact with their surroundings. Therefore, this work sets out to support these individuals, using objects that offer different tactile sensations, to provide focus and calmness. To achieve this, the aim is to design inclusive knitted objects that encourage individuals with autism to interact with knitted forms through stimulating textures, vibration, and colours. Through technical research on Shima Seiki, Dubied and Silver Reed, 3D objects with various bindings are developed to create stimulating textures. Sensors and other electronics are also investigated and integrated, to make the textiles smart. Further investigations are made using surveys with an autism community, to accommodate their needs during the design process. The result of this project is three textile objects that provide two kinds of stimulation. Two pieces which react to touch with vibration, and one object with different tactile textures. As well as knowledge about how to knit forms with textures, and how to insert electronics into knitted structures. It is also how people with autism can be helped by using the objects as tools, to facilitate sensory processing or non-verbal communication, in their everyday life.

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2021.
Keywords [en]
Textile knit design, interaction, smart textiles, 3D form, textures, inclusive design, touch sensors
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Design
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-26927OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-26927DiVA, id: diva2:1612788
Available from: 2021-12-01 Created: 2021-11-19 Last updated: 2025-02-24Bibliographically approved

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