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Overview
How do you think, could a dress or a jacket make you feel more confident, evoke pleasant memories, or communicate the emotions of your partner at a distance? Yes, it certainly can. By joining this course, you will find out not only how but will create your own vibrotactile feedback embedded in a wearable form, such as a garment or an accessory.During the first half of the course the students will learn the fundamental design principle for wearables, then will dive deeper into vibrotactile feedback and how it can be designed to communicate rich information. During the second half of the course, the students will work in groups to first ideate, then create the vibrotactile patterns to convey information for the selected user scenario. The students will work with the specialized software to create vibrotactile patterns and will use Arduino controllers, and actuators to build high-fidelity prototypes.
WHY THIS COURSE?
- This course provides a unique opportunity to explore the main technological and design principles for a very novel type of technology – wearable haptics.
- You will learn the types of haptic feedback and actuation technology, tactile sensing, and design challenges for wearable haptics.
- You will create your own haptic wearable prototype and will learn about the possible applications for similar systems.
Programme Structure
The outcome of the course is to design and build a working wearable prototype that can be used for evaluation.
During the course, the students will be supported by experts in Interaction Design and Haptics, Smart Textiles, and Arduino programming engineers.
Classes take place each week from Monday to Friday. The lectures are planned for each day 10:00 – 14:00.
Audience
Although this course welcomes everyone who is interested in wearable tech and who possesses knowledge of interaction design and software/hardware development, we believe that the game designers, fashion designers, and product designers from both creative and health and well-being industries will benefit the most.
Lecturers
Yulia Zhiglova and Vladimir Tomberg
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
2 ECTS
Upon participation in at least 90% of classes and completion of course work (high fidelity prototype), students will be awarded 2 ECTS points and a diploma of completion.
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Design Health Informatics Human Computer Interaction View 5 other Short Courses in Design in EstoniaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Although this course welcomes everyone who is interested in wearable tech and who possesses knowledge of interaction design and software/hardware development, we believe that the game designers, fashion designers, and product designers from both creative and health and well-being industries will benefit the most.
Tuition Fee
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International
400 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 EUR for the full programme during 5 days. -
EU/EEA
400 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 400 EUR for the full programme during 5 days.
Early bird course fee - 400 EUR until November 30, regular fee - 450 EUR after November 30.
Living costs for Tallinn
598 - 948 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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