ImPAX Fabric tackles the issue of individual overheating whilst encouraging sustainability and mental health. (2020)
On February 22, 2020, Stanford Womxn in Design (SWID) brought the community together to collaborate and rapidly prototype creative solutions. Teams were presented with a set of sustainability challenges to address during the one day extravaganza.
On February 22, 2020, Stanford Womxn in Design (SWID) brought the community together to collaborate and rapidly prototype creative solutions. Teams were presented with a set of sustainability challenges to address during the one day extravaganza.
Skills:
ideation, storyboarding, digital presentation, materials research, teamwork, pitching
ideation, storyboarding, digital presentation, materials research, teamwork, pitching
Inspiration + Ideation
Jeanetta Churchill says if she doesn't keep her house cool enough to sleep through the night, she can spiral into a manic episode with fits of rapid talking, irrational purchases, or even suicidal thoughts.
She's not alone.
She's not alone.
Our Solution
ImPAX is a versatile fabric that has many usages. It can be used as a blanket to cool users down (using the Peltier effect) while they are sleeping, as clothing material for day-to-day cooling, and protects plants from intense heat!
