Over the past two decades, many toolkits for prototyping interactive and ubiquitous
electronic devices have been developed. Although their technical specifications are often …

Wearable construction toolkits have shown promise in broadening participation in
computing and empowering users to create personally meaningful computational designs …

Smart-jewelry design has many layers such as comfort, ergonomics, fashionability,
interactivity and functionality that create a complex design process, making the form …

We present Craftec, an extendable toolkit system focused on engaging older adults in maker
technology by supporting their use of common crafting skills. Craftec is comprised of LilyPad …

Wearable devices hold great potential for promoting children's health and well-being.
However, research on kids' wearables is sparse and often focuses on their use in the context …

The accessibility and affordability of tangible electronic toolkits are significant barriers to
their uptake by people with disabilities. We present the design and evaluation of …

Textile and fashion designers are increasingly interested in integrating interactive
technologies into their practice. However, traditional design education typically lacks support …

Wearable toolkits simplify the integration of micro-electronics into fabric. They require basic
knowledge about electronics for part interconnections. This technical aspect might be …

Circular economy principles and eco-design guidelines such as design for recycling gain
increasing importance to improve recyclability of products. The market of textiles with …

Digital fabrication can be a rich creative domain for young people. Most youth-oriented
digital fabrication activities focus on CAD, where practitioners design solid geometry …