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The development of electronic features for use in apparel has advanced rapidly in recent years, and applications in athletic wear have been particularly successful. However, ‘Smart Fashion’ has not yet been integrated into everyday garments. In this paper we propose a new approach to the design of interfaces in Smart Fashion, which we refer to as the Soft User Interface (SUI). The ways in which e-textiles physically convey information differs greatly from traditional ways in that information is communicated via graphical user interfaces on computers, smartphones or on WearComp devices. As a result of our research, we advocate the use of iconic and indexical signs for Smart Fashion as these are widely accessible and understood. As an extension to this new interface paradigm, we expect that the harvesting of biometric data, including bodily gestures, will significantly extend the possibilities of SUIs.
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Gilgen, D., Frankjaer, T.R. (2014). From Wearables to Soft-Wear: Developing Soft User Interfaces by Seamlessly Integrating Interactive Technology into Fashionable Apparel. In: Marcus, A. (eds) Design, User Experience, and Usability. User Experience Design Practice. DUXU 2014. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 8520. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07638-6_25
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