Electric Tattoo - Bare Body Paint
by: Taly Weiss June 14, 2009
Bare is a conductive ink that is applied directly onto the skin allowing the creation of custom electronic circuitry. This innovative material allows users to interact with electronics through gesture, movement, and touch. Bare can be applied with a brush, stamp or spray and is non-toxic and temporary. The ink conducts enough electricity to power small devices, including LEDs.
Potential applications: dance, music, computer interfaces, communication and medical devices.
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Trend Original: Bare bodypaint was developed by Becky Pilditch, Matt Johnson, Isabel Lizardi and Bibi Nelson, from the department of industrial design engineering at the Royal College of Art.
Trend Spotter: Wired