Preface

What are informed wearables and why should you care about them? Throughout this book, you’ll discover how wearables are changing lives. There are many fun, entertaining, and charming aspects to wearable devices. However, they can also be used in a way that can improve quality of life. This is the concept behind informed wearable technology. We will use Design Innovation techniques to learn how to discover the real needs of people. We will also learn how we can truly have an effect on and improve people’s lives.

Wearable circuits add interaction and purpose to clothing and items. Products are emerging from research fields into the industry and consumer realms. In recent years, e-textile components, compatible with Arduino, have appeared. ...

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