Exploring the Applications of Computational Thermochromic Embroidery Interfaces

Traditional Chinese embroideries have a long history and take the most important role in the textile Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in China. At the same time, smart textiles have become a dominant trend in textiles development and the thermochromic textile interface resulted in increasing explorations. In order to study how computational thermochromic interface may contribute to the transmission of traditional embroidery craftsmanship, we investigated a novel color-changing embroidery interface and explored various prototypes in multiple scenarios including future cockpit, fitness promotion, and household items.