Building Whimsical Wearables - Leveling Up Through Playful Prototyping

Explore the creative process of designing whimsical wearables in this 27-minute Hackaday conference talk by Angela Sheehan. Discover how reframing wearable tech projects as quirky mixed media experiments can help overcome imposter syndrome and push personal boundaries in electronics and programming. Follow the journey of conceptualizing and iteratively improving the Color Stealing Fairy project over two years. Learn about planning for setbacks, dealing with hardware challenges, gathering feedback, and transforming pain points into opportunities for growth. Gain insights on building wings, reaching new levels of complexity, and finding a safe space to experiment with skills just beyond your current abilities. Perfect for makers, cosplayers, and anyone interested in combining technology with creative self-expression.

Intro
Plan for meltdowns
Hardware
Dealing with failures
Gathering feedback
What I learned
Taking pain points
Building wings
The third level
Conclusion