Flex-STEx - An Insight into the Development of a Flexible Smart Textiles Experience Kit for Teaching Engineering Students in an Innovative Way

Abstract:

Successful professionals are expected to adapt to current requirements at all times and keep their knowledge up to date. The Smart Textiles field poses a particular challenge in this respect - in addition to their own specialist knowledge, the focus here is on interdisciplinarity and thinking outside the box. The focus will be on E-Textiles, the combination of electronic with textile products. For this purpose, a flexible Smart Textiles Experience kit called Flex‑STEx is developed using a design thinking approach and involving future users in the development process. This application-oriented construction kit is intended to help extend the limits of individual knowledge, stimulate creativity and provide the ability to initiate product development. A further added value for students will be a deeper understanding of innovation and interdisciplinary challenges. This paper gives an insight into the work in progress concerning the development of this novel kit.

• Periodical: Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 113)
• Pages: 217-222
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-4gdbt1
• Online since: July 2022
• Authors: Manuela Bräuning*
• Keywords: Design Thinking, E-Textiles, Learning, Product Development, Smart Textiles, Teaching

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