DXARTS SoftLab

wearable hand interface with embedded pulse sensor

The DXARTS SoftLab is a studio and an online platform whose mission is to examine the role of workmanship in artistic research, to redefine the use of crafting in the post-digital era, and to explore the body as an interface of control and resistance. It is part of the Department of Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) at the University of Washington in Seattle.

All tagged biomaterials

Dec 4

Dec 4 DXARTS 490A: E-textiles & Wearables for Art & Design - Fall 2025

Afroditi Psarra

On December 2025, in the most recent edition of DXARTS 490A: E-textiles & Wearables studio class, students presented their final project prototypes through a pop-up exhibition at the DXARTS gallery in McMahon Hall

Apr 7

Apr 7 Giulia Tomasello on Biotextiles and Constanza Piña on Wearable Electronics, Dance and Textile Computers

Afroditi Psarra

On Wednesday, April 3rd 2019 we had the amazing opportunity to host at the DXARTS 490: E-textiles & Wearables for Art & Design, the Italian interaction designer Giulia Tomasello talking about her work in the field of biohacking, harvesting and women’ s health, as well as the Chilean artist and performer Constanza Piña, presenting her work with wearables and sound through a DIY electronics and traditional crafting perspective.