Pushing the boundaries between form and function

Lianna Sheppard - Projection of Light - Philippa Wagner 

Lianna Sheppard takes on a different approach to wearable technology exploring concepts of puzzles and form, she has created a series of 3D shapes that fold out, pop up and light up. 

Working with internal light and projections, she is a growing number of designers who are crossing the boundaries between the body, product design, architecture and technology.

The Skin Probe Project - Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour

Philips Design - Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour

Both pages taken from the book Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour, which provides an insight to the number of designers all working with fashion, technology, science and designers, with contrasting notions towards revolutionary design. 

I've found this a true eye opener in what can be achieved in today's environment and how many designers have explored this and created these innovative collections, all with different purposes, such as environmental experiments, personal and body interaction.
Previously I had been slightly unaware of technology within fashion and have sometimes found to look at be too gimmicky. However, from looking into the ideas and concepts behind each designers collection has shown me the potential of technology for various purposes and not just future style. Also the way technology can be mixed with soft textiles and handmade crafts.