Beyond e-Textiles: sixth iterative workshop

The sixth biannual workshop of the 'Beyond e-Textiles' project was organized on November 5-8, 2023 at Iceland University of the Arts. The workshop agenda was as follows:

The sixth biannual workshop finalized the fifth iteration period of the project. The event explored speculative methods and artistic dimensions, and focused on speculative scenario building discussions.

Participating institutions:
-Aalto University (Aalto)
-University of Turku (UTU)
-VIA University College (VIA)
-University of Borås (UB)
-Iceland University of the Arts (IUA)

The first day of the programme commenced with a 'Meet and Greet' session and assembling of a prototype exhibition in the lobby of Iceland University of the Arts (IUA). It was followed by a public event where all the project teams presented their ongoing research to students and staff at IUA. The second half of the day was devoted to a scenario building workshop "Future Scenarios for Beyond e-Textiles applications". The team leaders also took part in the Steering Board meeting.

On the second day, all workshop participants were invited on a trip to the Northwest Iceland. We visited Kidka Wool Factory in Hvammstangi, The Textile Museum and The Icelandic Textile Center in Blönduós. Each visit included a tour around the facilities and engaging discussions with local personnel.

The third and final day of the workshop involved reflections on the current state of the project and a visit to the Intelligent Instruments Lab at IUA.

This event was (partly) supported by NordForsk through the funding to Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electric circuits, project number 103894.

More about 'Beyond e-Textiles' project

Workshop gallery

*Photos by Giulnara Launonen / Aalto University (unless stated otherwise)

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Workshop outcomes

• The fifth round of experimental iterations was completed, and directions for the next iteration period were set.
• Each partner institution presented their ongoing research and findings during a public lecture at Iceland University of the Arts.
• The second edition of the 'Entangled' exhibition (launched at Aalto University during the biannual workshop #5) was presented to the students, staff and guests of the Iceland University of the Arts.
• Discussions about speculative scenarios culminated at the workshop "Future Scenarios for Beyond e-Textiles applications" facilitated by the IUA project team.
• The programme involved visits to Kidka Wool Factory (Hvammstangi), The Textile Museum and The Icelandic Textile Center (Blönduós), as well as the Intelligent Instruments Lab (IUA).