Paradigm shift from Design as a solo discipline to Design that requires partnerships with other disciplines such as Technology, Fashion, Psychology, etc. This is especially true in the emerging industry of Wearable Technology where not only will innovation occur with this "overlap" of disciplines, but requires close attention to specific design factors.

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2. flex
interactiveexperience design
Designing around the User
just isn’t enough anymore
Wearables London March 2014
#cindysoo
linkedin/in/cindysoo

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design for engaging &
meaningful experiences

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SO WHAT?

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to improve my game
LPGA Tour

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+ games
+ analysis apps
+ club technology
+ practice tools
+ online education
+ performance wear

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comfort
appearance
intuitive
meaningful

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discreet
personalized
tech-advanced
wearable & durable

13. challenges
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privacy & security
control
social norms
sustainability

14. overlap
FASHION
PSYCHOLOGY
NEW IX PARADIGMS
DATA & TECHNOLOGY

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“Wearable Technology”
FAD

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“Smart Wear”

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24. OVERLAP
2014 marks a paradigm shift