Analysis of the smart clothing technologies in dance costume designing

Abstract

In past decade fashion world as well as world of technologies is more and more filling with smart clothing. Increasing aesthetic by use of smart clothing technology is vital when designing a dance costume. Available works on the question are dedicated to either designing and wearing of dance costumes or smart clothing itself with no regard to dance costumes. The aim of the current study is to systemise smart clothing technologies those might be used for dance costumes to provide the ability to change visual characteristics by using mobile app. Statistical analysis was applied to investigate the specifics of the smart clothing range and its interactions with mobile apps. The method of prototyping was used to assess the necessity of providing the smart clothing item with specific mobile app. A dance costume was designed on basis of light emitting diode technology. The assessment was done by members of dance teams. It was determined that mobile app would be more suitable way to manage light modes of costumes due to the fact that smartphones are usually carried around and remote controls are not. The app will provide more competitiveness of the clothing as well as insure comfort of a dancer.