Interlaced Exhibition Opening and Guest Lectures

Welcome to Interlaced, an e-textiles exhibition developed within the joint Nordic Beyond E-textiles project.

Event Details:
Interlaced Exhibition Opening
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 14:00-14:30
Location: Natura Building Lobby, University of Turku

Researchers of the Beyond E-textiles project will present their latest work, featuring light-responsive textiles that interact with their surroundings by changing shape, color, and other characteristics. This exhibition blends art and science, combining insights from physics, materials engineering, crafting, and textile design to explore new possibilities in textiles.
After the opening remarks, you're welcome to grab a drink and some light snacks while mingling with fellow attendees. We also encourage everyone to join the guest lectures immediately following the opening:

Guest Lectures
Date: Tuesday, October 1st
Time: 14:30–16:00
Location: Lecture Hall IX, Natura Building

• Dancing in the Laser Light, Dr. Pedro Silva, Aalto University
• Counter questions in design research, Prof. Anne Louise Bang, VIA University College
• Color changing textiles for UV-sensing, Alicja Lawrynowicz University of Turku
• Speculating on the futures of Responsive textiles: a design research perspective, Prof. Delia Dumitrescu, University of Borås

After the opening event, the exhibition will be open for public from 1st to 11th of October 2024 in the main lobby at the Natura building. If you have any questions about the exhibition or guest lectures, feel free to contact Alicja Lawrynowicz from materials engineering unit at alicja.lawrynowicz@utu.fi.