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The State of the Smart Closet: 2011. Jennifer A. Rode & Alan E. Black. ClothesClique. Ethnographic Findings. 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each Female students & young professionals, men Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing: Is a site of identity creation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The State of the Smart Closet: 2011
Jennifer A. Rode&
Alan E. Black
ClothesClique
Ethnographic Findings
• 3 ethnographic studies of 12 users each– Female students & young professionals, men
• Findings focused on 4 needs, that clothing:– Is a site of identity creation– Is a site of relationship building– Is a site of body image construction– Is a site of reconstructing memories
Project Team
Speed Dating Study
• Focused on teenage girls 14-16• Used 10 scenarios
System Block Diagram
CPU(Windows 7)
Touch Sensor
LCD Panel
RFID Reader
Camera
USB USB
USB
Server
HDMI
“Mirror” Technology
• LCD “IntelliTouch” multi-touch display– Surface acoustic wave technology– Two simultaneous touch locations
• OPS (Open Pluggable Specification)– Allows for interchangeable systems– Eases packaging and cabling while
increasing reliability and serviceability
RFID Technology
• Choices of ranges• Special application requirements for apparel– Washable– Dry cleanable– Withstands ironing
• Fujitsu WT-A511/A611
Integrated Project Workflow
• 2 Roles – Designers & Developers• 2 Tools – Adobe Catalyst & Adobe Flash Builder
Loaning Clothes
[DEMO]
Future Work
• Develop phase 1:– WearWhere: Track loans to friends– Planner: Sharing and coordination w/ friends– Moody: Tryout new styles, collages w/ music– Look: See how your style changes over time
• Field trial: 5 close friends who share clothes• Develop phase 2: mobile phone app