Sp4rkl3

Overview

Sp4rkl3 is a dress that lights up due to electricity generated by its own motion. As Sp4rkl3's skirt swishes and sways, it provides a dynamic lightshow, encouraging its wearer to be active and giving others a visible gauge of her level of motion. There are no batteries; instead, a new power generation mechanism is used to create a dazzling effect with virtually no indication that electronics are involved.

Created by Kit Waal and Rehmi Post.

Technical Details

Power Generation

Construction

Media

Sp4rkl3 Project
Sp4rkl3 in Motion
The Sp4rkl3 dress demonstrating its dynamic light patterns

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