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  1. 1. Exploring the Possibilities of Graphene Textiles : A Material-Driven Design Project to Develop Suitable Applications for Graphene Coated Textiles

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktrealisering

    Author : Louise Josefsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Material Driven Design; MDD; Graphene; E-textiles; Wearable technology; Graphene coated textiles; Graphene textiles; Conductive textiles; Heatable textiles; Textile sensors.;

    Abstract : Graphene is a two-dimensional carbon based material with unique properties, such as electrical and thermal conductivity. When a textile is coated with graphene, it becomes conductive, while remaining low weight, soft, breathable, flexible, and stretchable. READ MORE

  3. 2. Tufted Couture : Challenging The Conventions of Industrial Tufting Methods in The Field of Contemporary Couture

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Tara Anna Maria Byakko; [2021]
    Keywords : Industrial tufting methods; Hanfd tufting; Robot tufting; Couture; Jacquard weaving; Spontaenous 3d garment creation; Hybrid practice; Cross-disciplinary;

    Abstract : This thesis set out to address the ‘unsuccessful entrance’ experienced by the technique of tufting in the context of fashion design. The conventions of industrial tufting methods are challenged in the field of contemporary couture with a focus on three different aspects: backing, raw material and technique. READ MORE

  4. 3. The gatekeepers of Moroccan cultural heritage : Amazigh women and the status quo

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Madisson Macdonald; [2021]
    Keywords : Berber women; Berber carpet weaving; cultural heritage preservation; rural gender norms; nomadic tourism; placemaking; authenticity; sustainable destination development;

    Abstract : This study aims to determine the role of Amazigh/Berber women in maintaining and preserving the cultural heritage of their people through carpet weaving, as well as how this tradition contributes to gender norms and tourism in rural Morocco. The research method consisted of conducting semi-structured interviews and a literature review of intangible cultural heritage preservation, traditional gender norms in rural areas, and nomadic tourism theories. READ MORE

  5. 4. Structure–Acoustic Interaction Between Vehicle Floor Panels and Carpets – Numerical Simulations and Measurements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Aya Karim; Jesper Brindhag; [2021]
    Keywords : Structure-acoustic; Acoustic; Dynamic; Floor panels; Interior carpets; NVH; FEM; Finite element; PEM; Porous elastic; Noise radiation; Interior-noise; Vehicles; Vibration; Structure-borne noise; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : An attribute that is highly valued amongst vehicle customers is low interior-noise levels when a vehicle is in use. Much of the interior-noise is believed to stem from the vibrations of floor panels in vehicles. READ MORE

  6. 5. Kvalitativa lekmiljöer i den täta staden : en jämförande platsanalys av lekplatsutformning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sofia Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : barn; lek; lekplats; lekmiljö; lekvärde; utemiljö; natur; KFC-lekplats;

    Abstract : Den här uppsatsen undersöker hur lekplatsen kan utformas för att uppnå höga lekvärden. Dagens barn leker allt mindre utomhus och blir istället mer stillasittande på grund av deras minskade rörelsefrihet och den ökande digitala utvecklingen. READ MORE