Links:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/embroidering-electronics-next-generation-smart-fabrics-180968449/
https://lekadre.com/embroidery-modern-art-form/
https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/17/the-big-picture-the-embroidered-computer/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALcGh3AsWCbID522OeL-d9LELZEnRXU424TlySqf7GNZleULe-dEEJ1xySJVrxZQ9uw3ElGRlxTZAstmvVfLZDD4bMnOkg-aZw40TtKvYGjWuJPaEtk380I0lXPVAAiKxpUCwBQ6JmLOrd5hyoK_Fw-EI3f3XDYqGL8_rApR9ogw

Readings:

• Kettley, Sarah. Designing with Smart Textiles. London ; New York, Bloomsbury, , Cop, 2016.
• Mecnika, Viktorija, et al. “Technical Embroidery for Smart Textiles: Review.” Materials Science. Textile and Clothing Technology, vol. 9, 28 Mar. 2015, p. 56, 10.7250/mstct.2014.009. Accessed 9 Sept. 2019.
• Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman. Smart Textiles : For Designer : Inventing the Future of Fabrics. London, Laurence King Publishing, 2016.

Career Paths:
Career opportunities are found in the development of smart textiles and embroidered conductive materials. These positions are usually located in academia, research focused companies or established embroidery businesses.