#ChelseaJam May2015

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Now you have Raspberry Pi and Intel Edison and 3D printers. These things are fueling the imagination and convincing creatives / entrepreneurs to take a chance. The Chelsea Jam is an event for Makers, Creatives, Artists etc to learn contribute and share.  The first event was May 13th 2015. Here are some of the things I learned and experienced at the event.
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Understanding tech terminology can be a challenge but thanks to CCW Tech Specialists who explained that "Arduino" and "Rasberry Pi" are simply little computers - there are differences of course, e.g. the latter also connects to the internet.  These little computers are what allow the magic to happen...translating the sensors / data into whatever the output you want it to be.
Raspberry pi enabling touch sensors to convert to musical sounds




Digital Woven Design in action

E-textiles is a relatively new but growing concept in fashion tech, but do consumers want electronic clothing or do they want their favourite clothing items to be functional?

Isn't it funny how the sun dictates our mood? This is why I liked the idea of Solar-Technik which explored how sunlight can be replicated digitally. The slightest change of light intensity - not detected by the naked eye - is depicted digitally and made visible.  This, I imagine, could be used in a lot of scenarios where you wanted to replicate daylight.

Solar-technik 

On display were lots of examples of digital creativity including 3D Printing Technology and...

Digital Printed Textiles
Digital Printed Textiles

Digital Making in the Arts...
A sculpture that produces bubbles digitally.

Other Stuff & Random Conversations at Event 

  • Bob Marley playing in the background certainly helped to create an enjoyable atmosphere at the event.
  • London College of Fashion is moving to East London! But it will be 6 years before you can be a LCF E20 student.  The campus will be especially dedicated to art, design and engineering.  Alongside it will be a new gallery space for the V&A Museum - V&A E20 dedicated to the expanding and developing world of digital art.
  • Your body is electricity and has electric currents running through it!
I discovered there's a growing Maker Community in London, with new Maker communities including 'FabLabLondon' at the event. I'm looking forward to the next event; London is fast becoming the place for Makers, Fash-Tech, Creative Tech, you name it, it all takes place here!
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