Monday, March 10, 2008

Philips Design Probe

Termed a "dedicated far-future research initiative," Philips investigates the future of our senses with nanotech, smartinks and oleds.



SKIN looks to the future of tattoos. When activated (likely with heat, natural human voltage, or chemical reactions in the skin, Philips predicts the animated, self-revealing tattoo. SKIN enables us to express ourselves through skin art that reveals how and when we choose.



Another investigation within SKIN is the dress project. Using various forms of lighted textiles, clothing could express emotions in real time. Philips foresees a shift from intelligent to sensitive technologies, wanting to infuse technologies with our humanity, rather than the other way around.



An in conjunction with STELLA, a European project for electronic textile development, Philips brings us Skintile. Part clothing, park skin, Skintile looks to the future of integrated jewelry that can not only express our moods, but enhance them as well. Philips calls Skintiles "semi-disposable, bio-compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass-customizable, self-contained body worn accessories."



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