Tianyu Zhang

Interactive Dress

This project showcases an interactive dress that responds to external inputs, creating a seamless blend of digital artistry and wearable technology. Developed using TouchDesigner, the dress features real-time visual effects that dynamically shift based on user interaction. The integration of projection mapping enhances the immersive experience, transforming the garment into a living canvas.The dress incorporates a gesture recognition system embedded in its side panels, which captures hand-waving motions to execute pre-programmed commands. These gestures trigger various effects displayed on an internal LED strip within the dress. Movements such as up, down, left, right, and varying proximity influence the visual output, creating a highly interactive and customizable experience.By leveraging generative visuals and interactive design principles, the project explores the intersection of fashion, movement, and digital expression. The dress serves as both an artistic statement and an exploration of the potential for interactive textiles in performance, exhibition, and experiential design.