Rapid Prototyping of Shape-Morphing Fabrics through Parametric Design

This studio explores rapid prototyping of shape-morphing fabrics as tangible interfaces by combining parametric modeling tools with accessible 3D printing techniques. Participants will experiment with two textile-based fabrication methods: (1) 3D printing on pre-stretched textiles for programmable morphing, and (2) printing TPU-based modular mesh structures with varying parameters to explore material properties. Through hands-on exercises, participants will investigate how material parameters—such as pattern, scale, thickness, and density—define fundamental rules for shape morphing and enable the creation of responsive, expressive, and multi-stable tangible artifacts. Emphasizing thinking-through-design for desired material behaviors, the studio invites HCI researchers and designers to collaboratively explore and critically reflect on the benefits, limitations, and future integration of shape-morphing interfaces.