School of Fashion and Textiles
SI0901
Designing Smart Wearables
Non-credit-bearing
This subject introduces students to intelligent wearable technology through an interactive approach. Students will engage in hands-on demonstrations, explore real-world case studies, and participate in in-class discussions via face-to-face lectures, complemented by online platform.
This subject is to spark students’ curiosity about smart wearables and cultivate their interdisciplinary creativity, empowering them to envision and craft their own smart wearables that blend art, science, and real-world application.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
- Identify different types of smart wearables and describe their basic components and functions;
- Explain in simple terms how common smart materials (e.g., conductive fabrics, thermochromic pigments, etc.) and sensors work;
- Generate creative ideas for wearable technology applications that address needs in daily life;
- Collaborate effectively in a team to discuss functional wearables;
- Present a project idea clearly, explaining its purpose, functionality, and target user.
English
Face-to-face
13 hours
| Date | Time | Topics |
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| 3 Aug 2026 (Monday) | 10:30 am - 12:00 nn |
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| 3 Aug 2026 (Monday) | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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| 4 Aug 2026 (Tuesday) | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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| 5 Aug 2026 (Wednesday) | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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| 6 Aug 2026 (Thursday) | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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| 7 Aug 2026 (Friday) | 10:00 am – 12:00 nn |
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- Online quizzes (10%)
- Participation (30%)
- Personal reflection (60%)
80%
(In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration to the final grades. Students are strongly advised to attend all classes.)
(In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration to the final grades. Students are strongly advised to attend all classes.)
