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Published inOct 2022
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Christine Farion
Christine Farion
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Christine Farion

Christine Farion is a Post Graduate Lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art for MDes Inn and Interaction Design. A PhD in Smart objects in the domain of Forgetfulness, Christine has been involved in teaching computing, programming, electronics, and prototyping for over 15 years. Previously she created interactive installations internationally, and did research and support for a visual impairment charity. Her interests are memory, accessibility, and physical computing. Currently researching and creating wearable technologies, her focus is on the way we experience our environment and interact with others. This involves interaction to improve quality of life, interpersonal communication, and community well-being.
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Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:

  1. What device or technology would you consider as augmented human?
  2. What are some typical qualities that a wearable has?
  3. Think about some of the intersections that wearables cross for collaborative and interesting outcomes. Who would you collaborate with?
  4. How can informed wearables be designed and what is their focus?
  5. Where on the body can wearables be made for?
  6. How do ethical considerations affect our designs and the research for testing our designs?
  7. Sketch your ideas about materials, textiles, functions, or purposes that inspire you.
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Author (1)

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Christine Farion

Christine Farion is a Post Graduate Lecturer at The Glasgow School of Art for MDes Inn and Interaction Design. A PhD in Smart objects in the domain of Forgetfulness, Christine has been involved in teaching computing, programming, electronics, and prototyping for over 15 years. Previously she created interactive installations internationally, and did research and support for a visual impairment charity. Her interests are memory, accessibility, and physical computing. Currently researching and creating wearable technologies, her focus is on the way we experience our environment and interact with others. This involves interaction to improve quality of life, interpersonal communication, and community well-being.
Read more about Christine Farion

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