Tanya Tarazi My initial point I decided to make a simple circuit by sawing it onto a beanie hat As it is the first time I attempt into making a wearable circuit My concept The concept behind my beanie with an attached LED light is that due to the days getting shorter it is harder to see ID: 223744
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LED Beanie
Tanya TaraziSlide2
My initial point
I decided to make a simple circuit by sawing it onto a beanie hat. As it is the first time I attempt into making a wearable circuit. Slide3
My concept
The concept behind my beanie with an attached LED light is that due to the days getting shorter, it is harder to see after 5 pm, especially due to the “beautiful” weather Toronto has. Beanies are always worn, it has become such a huge fashion statement in this generation, so I thought why not base my project on that. Slide4
process
The beanie would include, an LED light along with a battery, resistor and conductive tape. My initial plan was to add on a switch that would light up the LED once the beanie is placed on the individuals head. Although due to the lack of knowledge I hold in this area, the LED light only works once the battery is placed in
. I used a beanie that is 100% wool which was quite challenging to sew onto but a learning experience. Slide5
process
First I sewed on the battery holder on its positive side on my beanie
Second I added in the resistor,(the first time I did that I connected the negative end with the positive end of the battery holder which resulted in a short circuit. Slide6
process
Third I attached the LED light on the opposite end of the hat so it can be physically appealing, without the whole circuit being seen.
Finally, I used a new piece of conductive tape to close up the circuit, with the a successful LED being lite up. Slide7
Design for wearability
standards
Placement
Is being placed on an individuals head.
Form
Language
The LED beanie would take the shape of the head of the individual
Human
movement
The fabric and the way the circuit is constructed allows the circuit to be safe from breaking the circuit, although a cloth should be sewed on in order to fully protect the circuit
Proxemics
The beanie fits onto the individuals head, making it easy in the users
space
Sizing
The beanie would be available in different sizes according to the individuals head sizeSlide8
Design for wearability
standards
Attachment
The individual would be able to place it directly on their head
Containment
The circuit is placed on the inside of the Beanie while the LED light is placed on the outer part.
Weight
The beanie is very light weighted, even after a circuit has been attached to it
Accessibility
The LED is controlled from the inner part of the beanie
Sensory
The LED beanie allows other individuals to be seen and spotted in the dark or in bad weather.Slide9
Design for wearability
standards
Thermal
The beanie is wool fabric which allows one to wear it during the winter which would also keep them warm
Aesthetics
The form of the beanie is plain which fits around the individuals head which is a very basic color that allows it to be physically appealing
Long- term use
The beanie would be long term if only a cloth was sewed on around the circuit on the inside to avoid any contact with water that would not only break the circuit but could be harmful to the individual wearing it. Slide10
The final LED beanie in action