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Lara Grant’s Ruffletron – A Wearable Musical Interface

This is a functional demo of the sensors of textile designer Lara Grant’s Ruffletron, a wearable musical interface. The Ruffletron is a prototype of a wearable musical interface and an experiment in performative interaction. The project was created in collaboration with Cullen Miller.

September 18, 2012September 18, 20126 Comments

Lara Grant Gives ‘Soft Synths’ New Meaning

Textile designer Lara Grant is giving ‘soft synths’ a new meaning. This soft interface is made from metallic wools, Velostat (a resistive material), conductive fabrics, sheep’s wool and acrylic craft felt. It is connected to the circuit with snaps soldered to wires and alligator clips.

May 10, 2012May 30, 20129 Comments

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