Mini-Project 1 thoughts, Post #1 - Jen Herrera

For the first mini-project, I definitely want to explore using conductive thread so that I can get some experience with it before the final project.

Signal is an interesting theme to think about. It's obviously an important element to electronics, but signal has definitions outside of that. To signal is to transmit information through gesture, action, or sound. Signals have the connotation of understandings and agreements, as to be recognized, a signal has to be agreed upon. A signal might not be recognized and could go unnoticed. Electrical signals are related in that depending on what they are, they are not perceivable by the human senses until there is some sort of reaction.

I'm thinking on this, and how I could possibly relate it to thread, textiles, embroidery or sewing. To use the conductive thread, there has to be some sort of physical interface to be the sort of substrate for the thread. I don't want to get too caught up in the construction of a garment or item of clothing for the mini-project... I may try to make an accessory or something small, or alternatively decorative piece like an embroidery hoop that can hang on the wall and perform its function.

Some small thoughts on accessories:
-Sunglasses as a signal themselves (Don't talk to me)
-Headband
-Bracelet
-Scarf(more conducive to thread obviously)
-Some kind of crochet/knitted hat

I definitely want the signal to be meaningful and possibly related to interpersonal interaction, or intrapersonal thoughts.