This project is an exploration into the possibilities of interactive smart fashion, combining thermochromic materials, digital interfaces and sustainable thinking. The project investigates how textiles can be transformed using heat-reactive inks and controlled electronically through custom-designed circuits. 

Two working prototypes – a 3D-printed crop top and a screen-printed belt – demonstrate the potential of this innovation, with colour changes triggered through an app or website interface. This work stems from a curiosity about the technical side of fashion and a desire to find alternatives to fast fashion. By allowing garments to visually transform, it questions the need for constant consumption and offers users a sense of novelty without acquiring more clothing.

The project balances wearable design with experimental technology, aiming for both aesthetic appeal and functional purpose. Visitors can engage directly with the pieces through live demonstrations, where the designer activates the circuits and invites audiences to interact via NFC tap access and mobile devices. A digital fashion campaign video, created using AI tools, supports the display and helps place the garments in a conceptual yet fashion-forward context. Ultimately, the project encourages viewers to reimagine fashion as a responsive, evolving medium – one that merges creativity with conscious innovation.

Progression to PhD or work in research-led roles.