Papers by Michela Musto
Cumulus Conference Proceedings, 2026
| In a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion, through the hybridization of technology and biomechan... more | In a rapidly evolving landscape, fashion, through the hybridization of technology and biomechanical integration, emerges as a preeminent investigative medium, capable of questioning the understanding of what it means to be human in the postdigital era, investigating the ethical and cultural implications of this development. Thanks to advances in the design of smart materials and wearable technologies, fashion today, and even more so tomorrow, promises unique pathways for human enhancement and self-expression that transcend physical limitations, creating a context in which technology increasingly configures itself as a defining element of identity. Following the thought of transhumanist theorists, this ongoing study explores the potential of fashion, in association with wearable technologies, as a medium to augment and extend the human body, establishing a hybrid dimension where digital and biomechanical elements become integral to both personal and collective aesthetics. Through the analysis of contemporary case studies and pioneering experiments that respect the boundaries of the cyborg essence, as defined by Donna Haraway, who urges us to consider the cyborg as an icon of human-machine hybridization, this research focuses on emerging aesthetics that emphasize the application of transhumanist principles.
From cyberpunk motifs, embodying the fusion of human and technological, to synthetic-organic constructs, we witness a redefinition of the complex interplay between natural and artificial elements, compelling us to examine whether and how these aesthetics might represent a new vision of identity and corporeality.
This "beyond human" approach increasingly positions fashion as a privileged investigative tool capable of questioning our understanding of what it means to be human in the post-digital era. The ethical and cultural implications of these developments, as highlighted by Stiegler in his concept of pharmakon-an ambivalent symbol of both cure and poison that underscores both potential and risk-are profound.
By integrating fashion with wearable devices and biomechanical technologies, this study critically engages with themes of identity construction, inclusivity, and sustainability, probing how the fusion of natural and artificial within fashion influences our perceptions of identity and potentially redefines inclusivity in a world where technologically mediated appearances might either diminish social divides or, conversely, risk excluding those who cannot access such advancements.
SID Conference 2025, 2025
At the crossroads of the technical and the existential, fashion, understood as both
an aestheti... more At the crossroads of the technical and the existential, fashion, understood as both
an aesthetic language and an ontological act, becomes a privileged lens through
which to explore the dialogue between technology and existence, where artificial
intelligence intervenes as a poietic agent. The encounter between the aesthetic and
the technological dimension redefines not only the modes of design and production
within the fashion system, but also profoundly influences the construction of identity and the collective imaginaries associated with it. In this scenario, AI assumes
an unprecedented role, that of a cultural cyborg, a hybrid entity capable of intervening both in the optimization of productive processes and in the re-elaboration of
aesthetic grammars, giving rise to new visual and cultural narratives. The modali-
ties through which the interaction between the human and the technological un-
folds contribute to the creation of new imaginaries able to affect both the material
artifact and the conceptual assemblage linked to the body upon which it takes
shape. Within this space, identity acquires the morphology of a process in perpetual becoming: a laboratory of negotiation, resistance, and innovation that celebrates plurality in its diverse forms. The notion of plural design, with its focus on
inclusion, collaboration, and the valorization of diversity, represents an exemplary
interpretative framework through which to investigate the relationship between
technology, aesthetics, and identity. Through the lens of AI, this study examines
how fashion design can thus reorient aesthetic narratives towards models that
embrace marginalities and value local specificities, exploring the possibility of generating inclusive imaginaries that redefine the human body as an open system
capable of welcoming multiple identities connected to mutable corporealities. The
research presented in this contribution forms part of a broader investigation deve-
loped within the DeMIt, Design for Made in Italy doctoral program, where the
intersection between fashion and emerging technologies is explored as a site of
epistemological and cultural renegotiation. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach,
the paper critically examines the relationship between inclusivity and the employment of AI within fashion design practice, interrogating the transformative dynamics that emerge from the dialogue between human sensibility, computational logic,
and algorithmic complexity. The methodology combines theoretical analysis with a
critical reading of selected case studies, aiming to construct an interpretative framework capable of highlighting both the opportunities and the limitations offered
by AI within design practice, thereby redefining fashion as a political and cultural
space of experimentation.
Technè, Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment | Special Series Vol.3 | Beyond all Limits, 2025
In an era where fashion mirrors the excesses of a society driven by disposability, the garment em... more In an era where fashion mirrors the excesses of a society driven by disposability, the garment emerges as a transformative device to reimagine our relationship with identity, technology, and the environment. This paper delves into the transformative potential of biomaterials and digital manufacturing in re- defining fashion as a sustainable and ethical practice. Situated within the post- Anthropocene discourse, the analysis interrogates the environmental and social implications of these innovations, weaving together theoretical perspectives and exemplary case studies that illuminate the convergence of living matter and ad- ditive technologies as a space for new ontologies and aesthetic possibilities. The paper critically addresses the existing barriers, which hinder widespread adoption advocating for a systemic model that integrates innovation, ethics, and environmental consciousness.
Rewear, redefine, co-design towards an ontology of pre-loved and personalized fashion, 2025
Image produced by Felipe Baeza, reworked by the editorial staff The Proceedings of the Internatio... more Image produced by Felipe Baeza, reworked by the editorial staff The Proceedings of the International Conference "Prosperity Fashion" have undergone a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the scholarly quality of the contributions contained herein. The Editors extend their sincere appreciation to the following Scholars who served as Reviewers for this Digital Special Issue. Francine Barancourt, École des hautes études en sciences sociales
STS Italia Conference, 2025
This contribution investigates the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on fashion de... more This contribution investigates the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on fashion design, framing it as a site where cultural, aesthetic, and technological imaginaries intersect. By positioning design as an ontological ground, the integration of AI is explored not only as a technical shift but as a reconfiguration of subjectivity, authorship, and material culture. Drawing on design theory, aesthetics, and the philosophy of technology, the paper examines how algorithmic imaginaries are co-produced through public discourse and media narratives, raising critical questions around inclusion, equity, and agency. Fashion emerges as a privileged field for observing posthuman aesthetics and new modes of co-creation between humans and machines.
Advances in Fashion and Design Research III, 2025
This study aims to present the outcomes of ongoing research focused
on integrating additive manuf... more This study aims to present the outcomes of ongoing research focused
on integrating additive manufacturing technologies into the fashion supply chain through the lens of mass customization. The proposed framework seeks to reconfigure the conceptual and operational paradigms of the fashion industry by advocating for innovative ontological models and production methodologies that facilitate a more sustainable and flexible system. The ramifications of establishing this paradigm shift are substantial; the process initiates with consumer-driven customization and permeates the production domain, establishing a robust foundation for continued research. This investigation encompasses advanced design tools, generative manufacturing techniques, and novel material sciences, alongside a systemic understanding of mechanisms capable of catalyzing a transition towards personalized and resilient fashion artifacts.
The articulation of a new production and distribution model is pivotal to enable the implementation of a mass-customized fashion ecosystem. Despite its current underutilization, 3D printing technology presents an optimal solution for achieving scalable, sustainable, and localized manufacturing processes. By critically analyzing case studies on the commercialization of bespoke, digitally fabricated garments, this research aims to elucidate the potential of additive manufacturing to supersede traditional mass production paradigms. The study systematically evaluates the potential benchmarks, operational efficiencies, and extant constraints of this integrative approach. As the research progresses within a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it remains committed to dynamically refining its theoretical and practical framework through the continuous assessment of emerging trends, experimental methodologies, and pioneering discoveries.
Im@go Journal, The Imaginary of Artificial Intelligence , 2024
Issue 23 of Im@go is dedicated to exploring the imaginary and symbolic dimensions of Artificial I... more Issue 23 of Im@go is dedicated to exploring the imaginary and symbolic dimensions of Artificial Intelligence (AI), examining its mythic-symbolic foundations and the profound, transformative role it plays in this epochal shift. While AI promises remarkable advancements, it also presents unpredictable risks, as noted by experts such as Bostrom (2014) and Suleyman (2023). As AI continues to progress rapidly, its societal impact is widespread, affecting fields like education, art, medicine, and labor, and prompting urgent discussions about its regulation and societal implications.
This issue argues that, beyond examining AI’s tangible effects, it’s essential to understand the mythical and symbolic narratives that shape its development. Such narratives not only drive the acceptance and legitimation of AI but also reveal deeper socio-cultural meanings. AI’s interplay with the imaginary is critical, as it coexists with and influences societal change, shaping our understanding of intelligence, creativity, and reality.
Michela Musto, 2024
The Hydro-Symbiotic Morphologies project, presented as part of the Master of Science in Emergent ... more The Hydro-Symbiotic Morphologies project, presented as part of the Master of Science in Emergent Technologies and Design of the Architectural Asso-ciation School of London by the architects Yasmine Rougab, Carlos Zulueta, and Michela Musto in 2013, explores the possibility of establishing a residential settle-ment in the hyper-arid area of the Atacama Desert, the driest one on Earth. The research revolves around the design of fog-catcher systems capable of providing subsistence tools in a future that sees the phenomenon of desertification dramatically advancing. The fog collection method has been proven to be a sustainable technology to provide fresh water for drinking and plant watering. To manage efficiently this precious resource, the project employs food towers, and a belt of fog catchers, those are the spaces where aquaculture, fish farming, and purification of water happen and become part of a highly efficient ecosystem. All the stages of the design had been approached with a biomimetic overture, detecting the fundamental survival strategies of the rare life forms living in hyper-arid ecosystems and translating their relevant geometries and behaviors in complex sets of data ready to be manipulated through algorithms and generate optimized forms enabling the creation and management of a complex system designed to accommodate life in the desert. The research highlights along the design process the existence of a capillary symbiosis between nature and digital matter, in this system the understanding of one allows the simulation and the iteration of the features and performance of the other. The design is driven by a bottom-up process and makes extensive use of generative data-driven design strategies led by a bio-inspired approach.
Michela Musto, 2024
Il contributo si propone di sviluppare un’investigazione relativa ai meccanismi con cui la moda e... more Il contributo si propone di sviluppare un’investigazione relativa ai meccanismi con cui la moda esercita la sua capacità predittiva e anticipatoria, analizzando l’incidenza dei segni e dei simboli vestimentari in due periodi storici distinti: la Space Age degli anni Sessanta e l’avvento del FashionTech agli albori del nuovo millennio. Attraverso i fondamenti della semiotica classica, il contributo si prefigge di elaborare un’interpretazione sistemica della moda, evidenziando l’importanza di strumenti, tecnologie e meccanismi di comunicazione che hanno modellato il suo significato nel tempo e nella percezione del tempo futuro.
Pur essendo un fenomeno intrinsecamente legato al presente e ai suoi segni
contemporanei, la moda si proietta costantemente verso ciò che sarà, fungendo da medium per esplorare e riflettere sulle visioni emergenti come immaginario culturale collettivo. La Space Age Couture degli anni Settanta, influenzata dai progressi tecnologici e da un clima di ottimismo, ha visto pionieri come Pierre Cardin e Paco Rabanne creare un’estetica futuristica con materiali sintetici e forme geometriche. Con il nuovo millennio, il FashionTech ha introdotto tecnologie indossabili e nuovi materiali, trasformando l’abito in un’entità ibrida.
Designer come Iris van Herpen e Anouk Wipprecht superano i confini tra
moda, arte e tecnologia, ponendo le basi per un sistema semiotico rinnovato
caratterizzato da forme ibride che trascendono le dicotomie tra spazio e terra, tra presente e futuro.
Michela Musto, 2024
Quali sono state le forze trainanti dietro la mobilitazione delle
comunità maker durante la pande... more Quali sono state le forze trainanti dietro la mobilitazione delle
comunità maker durante la pandemia di COVID-19? In che modo la
loro risposta ha segnato un punto di svolta nell’uso della fabbricazione
digitale e del design collaborativo? Questa indagine evidenzia come tali
comunità siano state in grado di mobilitare repentinamente risorse e
competenze e di riorganizzarsi autonomamente. Si prendono in esame
le azioni intraprese dai makers nel corso della pandemia, cercando
di comprendere in che misura la loro risposta abbia rappresentato
un modello replicabile di eccellenza nella gestione dell’emergenza:
in quest’ottica si analizzano anche le proposte progettuali esposte
nell’ambito della mostra “Fabbricare nella Emergenza” tenutasi a
Roma presso lo IED e la Real Academia de España. Il proposito è quello
di offrire una prospettiva globale sul potenziale trasformativo del
movimento maker, sottolineando come la loro azione collettiva abbia
contribuito alla lotta contro il Covid-19.
The evolving language mirrors societal shifts, with few materials influencing contemporary cultur... more The evolving language mirrors societal shifts, with few materials influencing contemporary culture as profoundly as plastic. This material has reshaped daily life and entrenched habits, underscoring civilization as a construct of material existence. Plastic's interplay with Earth's ecosystem has defined us as material beings in a reciprocally performative relationship. J. A. Brandon's 2019 Science Advances study, "Multidecadal increase in plastic particles in coastal ocean sediments", highlights our era's growing alignment with the so-called Plastic Age. In German, "Kunststoff" (plastic) suggests its artistic potential, a notion gaining prominence since the 1960s when plastic became central to mass consumption and disposable culture. Its pervasive influence extends beyond human environments to the entire ecosystem, spawning phenomena like artificial "islands". This shift necessitates a reevaluation of humanity's future coexistence with plastic. The material's journey from valued to vilified demands exploration of its evolving semiotics, especially as we grapple with the natural-artificial symbiosis.
Come immagini il mondo dell'architettura dopo l'attuale crisi virale? E' un momento unico questo,... more Come immagini il mondo dell'architettura dopo l'attuale crisi virale? E' un momento unico questo, siamo sospesi nella trasposizione reale della summa rappresentazione del potenziale aristotelico. Siamo in quel preciso lasso di tempo dov'è ancor lecito immaginare che tutto possa accadere, come prima di un grande viaggio o di una nuova partenza. Quell'istante prima del salto, quello dove siamo ancora legittimati a credere che infondo si, andrà tutto bene. O piuttosto parafrasando un amico poeta particolarmente lungimirante "tutto andrà come deve andare". Siamo qui serrati tra i nostri silenzi e il mondo esterno che ormai irrompe quasi fastidioso nel nostro privato. Una rassegnazione nell'accoglierlo quasi passiva.
Environmental Research and Technology
The paper illustrates some of the results of the interdepartmental research Prosit “PROgettare in... more The paper illustrates some of the results of the interdepartmental research Prosit “PROgettare in SostenibilITà: qualification and digitization in construction”, analyzing some of the key steps aimed at testing, compatibly with the regulatory and technological framework, new possible applications of recycled materials from construction and demolition (C&D) in sustainable and innovative supply chains. The Eurostat report “Recovery rate of construction and demolition waste” of 2022 shows how Italy, already in 2018, starts to recover about 98% of the waste from C&D activities considered non-hazardous, mainly for the construction of embankments and road foundations. The research, therefore, identifies in the use of file-to-factory technologies a possible way to extend the scope of application of the reuse of these resources to the realization of diversified and non-standard manufactures and components, in the perspective of a greater spread of virtuous practices of circular economy in t...
P 02 Fashion through History Volume II, 2017
ITALY IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN THE 1960S AND 1970S: THE TEXTILE AND FASHION INDUSTRY DONAT... more ITALY IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN THE 1960S AND 1970S: THE TEXTILE AND FASHION INDUSTRY DONATELLA STRANGIO of globalized society, able to grow in a mature if not saturated sector, with limited tehnological content, and most importantly, without resorting to the quicker route of overseas relocation. The relationship between globalization and fast fashion flows through Inditex/Zara. It gives a real example of the impact of the 'fast philosophy' in the fashion system and its impact, as well as the role of communication and the new global dynamics. Zara embodies the fashion system of this new reality and urges reflections on its sustainability, the importance of communication in the homogenization of social expression, and the disruptive and devastating impact of new generations in search of identities that are uniform enough to be fast and accessible.
Gemme e gioielli. storia e design, 2020
In the formulation of a plausible paradigm of a post-digital poetics, the investigation on the re... more In the formulation of a plausible paradigm of a post-digital poetics, the investigation on the relationship between design and technology confirms their progressive fusion towards a growing symbiotic relationship in which, as Mark Weiser already proposed with his Ubiquitous Computing1, one is destined to enhance the characteristics of the other. Within the research of the Valere Program of the Università della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” related to the theme of post-digital manufacturing processes, we intend to investigate the application of advanced technologies that act on the intersection between design, technology and body.
Convergencias Vol. 15 No. 29, 2022, 2022
The Digital era ended bequeathing remarkable technological advancements and numerous queries rela... more The Digital era ended bequeathing remarkable technological advancements and numerous queries related to the critical evolution between productive activities and the survival of human beings on planet Earth. In a scenario where the fashion industry is considered one of the relevant players, postdigital fashion emerge with interesting design strategies and fabrication tools that open up new possibilities for more equal and sustainable development. To outline desirable future directions, the research PostDigital Manufacturing Processes. Body Hacking for Productive Systems has examined fifty designer cases studies. In these selected design studios, computational design, wearable technologies, biomaterials, and virtual interfaces are involved in redesigning the fashion role and the whole concept of the human body as a hybrid in the intersection between physical and digital realms.
DESIGN PARAMETRICO MD Journal 3 2017 Editoriale Design parametrico e generativo: nuove prospettive di ricerca Design generativo e additive manufacturing, 2017
The improvement in fashion design and the availability of new design and production technologies ... more The improvement in fashion design and the availability of new design and production technologies tools, has gained a starring role thus becoming part of the creative process. Because the advent of algorithmic drawing tools, which base their design flow on the reproduction and on the it- eration of biological and evolutionary systems, the com- putational approach to design, acquires a substantial role and characterizes, increasingly guiding and directing, the formal abstraction and conceptualization of the project and the subsequent design product.
Computational design, Digital Fabrication, Open Source, Coding, Fashion
Conference Presentations by Michela Musto
Prosperity Fashion Conference, Book of abstracts, 2025
The concept of uniqueness is becoming increasingly central in consumer purchasing decisions, the ... more The concept of uniqueness is becoming increasingly central in consumer purchasing decisions, the desire for exclusivity and authenticity is manifested through the growing adoption of hyper-personalized and pre-loved garments that enable individuals to express their identity and enhance the personal value of the clothes they wear. This paper explores the philosophical and affective dimensions of garments, focusing on the rise of hyper-personalized and pre-loved fashion as key driver of a new paradigm of sustainable consumption. Far from being simple trends, these practices embody significant transformation in how individuals, objects, and society relate to one another. Drawing on philosophical frameworks, the paper positions garments as transitional objects that embody personal and collective narratives, fostering emotional durability and a deeper connection with materiality. Hyper-personalization, empowered by digital interactivity, invites consumers to collaborate in the creative process, transforming garments into “existential companions” imbued with relational and affective significance. Analogously, the cultural re-ontologizing of pre-loved garments challenges fast fashion’s disposability, framing second-hand clothing as a means of ethical resistance and ontological continuity. These dynamics, intertwined with principles of slow fashion and circular economy, point to a broader socio-cultural shift toward inclusive prosperity, balancing individual well-being, environmental integrity, and social justice. The paper aims to reframes fashion as a philosophical practice that integrates aesthetics, ethics, and sustainability highlighting its role as a medium for reimagining our being-in-the-world, offering a pathway toward a more sustainable and existentially resonant sartorial culture.
AISU, 2023
Questa ricerca fornisce una panoramica critica di Masdar City, un insediamento urbano innovati- v... more Questa ricerca fornisce una panoramica critica di Masdar City, un insediamento urbano innovati- vo situato ad Abu Dhabi. Lobiettivo è di analizzare i principi pionieristici di progettazione urbana su cui si fonda, evidenziandone le analogie con insediamenti urbani sorti in climi desertici del vici- no medioriente. Masdar City trae ispirazione da diversi approcci di pianificazione urbana ma cerca anche di affermarsi come un modelo unico per ol sviluppo urbano sostenibile.
SID Proceedings, 2023
Oggi la comunicazione sui social media mette in evidenza canoni narrativi ricorrenti e traversali... more Oggi la comunicazione sui social media mette in evidenza canoni narrativi ricorrenti e traversali nei diversi contesti generando spesso una omologazione della narrazione.
A questo proposito ci si pone l'obiettivo di innescare quella che la letteratura definisce 'inversione narrativa' con lo scopo di sovvertire i canoni correnti sia nella loro forma espressiva che nei significati che questi veicolano. Le domande poste sono:
Quali sono processi da innescare affinché la narrazione dei territori passi attraverso contenuti significativi delle singole identità territoriali? Come educare ad una proposizione di questi contenuti attraverso imagini non standardizzate?
Qual è il contributo del co-design nella costruzione di una consapevolezza site specific relativa ai valori del proprio territorio e qual è il contributo di competenze di psicologia della percezione per consentire un uso consapevole e mirato delle immagini?
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From cyberpunk motifs, embodying the fusion of human and technological, to synthetic-organic constructs, we witness a redefinition of the complex interplay between natural and artificial elements, compelling us to examine whether and how these aesthetics might represent a new vision of identity and corporeality.
This "beyond human" approach increasingly positions fashion as a privileged investigative tool capable of questioning our understanding of what it means to be human in the post-digital era. The ethical and cultural implications of these developments, as highlighted by Stiegler in his concept of pharmakon-an ambivalent symbol of both cure and poison that underscores both potential and risk-are profound.
By integrating fashion with wearable devices and biomechanical technologies, this study critically engages with themes of identity construction, inclusivity, and sustainability, probing how the fusion of natural and artificial within fashion influences our perceptions of identity and potentially redefines inclusivity in a world where technologically mediated appearances might either diminish social divides or, conversely, risk excluding those who cannot access such advancements.
an aesthetic language and an ontological act, becomes a privileged lens through
which to explore the dialogue between technology and existence, where artificial
intelligence intervenes as a poietic agent. The encounter between the aesthetic and
the technological dimension redefines not only the modes of design and production
within the fashion system, but also profoundly influences the construction of identity and the collective imaginaries associated with it. In this scenario, AI assumes
an unprecedented role, that of a cultural cyborg, a hybrid entity capable of intervening both in the optimization of productive processes and in the re-elaboration of
aesthetic grammars, giving rise to new visual and cultural narratives. The modali-
ties through which the interaction between the human and the technological un-
folds contribute to the creation of new imaginaries able to affect both the material
artifact and the conceptual assemblage linked to the body upon which it takes
shape. Within this space, identity acquires the morphology of a process in perpetual becoming: a laboratory of negotiation, resistance, and innovation that celebrates plurality in its diverse forms. The notion of plural design, with its focus on
inclusion, collaboration, and the valorization of diversity, represents an exemplary
interpretative framework through which to investigate the relationship between
technology, aesthetics, and identity. Through the lens of AI, this study examines
how fashion design can thus reorient aesthetic narratives towards models that
embrace marginalities and value local specificities, exploring the possibility of generating inclusive imaginaries that redefine the human body as an open system
capable of welcoming multiple identities connected to mutable corporealities. The
research presented in this contribution forms part of a broader investigation deve-
loped within the DeMIt, Design for Made in Italy doctoral program, where the
intersection between fashion and emerging technologies is explored as a site of
epistemological and cultural renegotiation. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach,
the paper critically examines the relationship between inclusivity and the employment of AI within fashion design practice, interrogating the transformative dynamics that emerge from the dialogue between human sensibility, computational logic,
and algorithmic complexity. The methodology combines theoretical analysis with a
critical reading of selected case studies, aiming to construct an interpretative framework capable of highlighting both the opportunities and the limitations offered
by AI within design practice, thereby redefining fashion as a political and cultural
space of experimentation.
on integrating additive manufacturing technologies into the fashion supply chain through the lens of mass customization. The proposed framework seeks to reconfigure the conceptual and operational paradigms of the fashion industry by advocating for innovative ontological models and production methodologies that facilitate a more sustainable and flexible system. The ramifications of establishing this paradigm shift are substantial; the process initiates with consumer-driven customization and permeates the production domain, establishing a robust foundation for continued research. This investigation encompasses advanced design tools, generative manufacturing techniques, and novel material sciences, alongside a systemic understanding of mechanisms capable of catalyzing a transition towards personalized and resilient fashion artifacts.
The articulation of a new production and distribution model is pivotal to enable the implementation of a mass-customized fashion ecosystem. Despite its current underutilization, 3D printing technology presents an optimal solution for achieving scalable, sustainable, and localized manufacturing processes. By critically analyzing case studies on the commercialization of bespoke, digitally fabricated garments, this research aims to elucidate the potential of additive manufacturing to supersede traditional mass production paradigms. The study systematically evaluates the potential benchmarks, operational efficiencies, and extant constraints of this integrative approach. As the research progresses within a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it remains committed to dynamically refining its theoretical and practical framework through the continuous assessment of emerging trends, experimental methodologies, and pioneering discoveries.
This issue argues that, beyond examining AI’s tangible effects, it’s essential to understand the mythical and symbolic narratives that shape its development. Such narratives not only drive the acceptance and legitimation of AI but also reveal deeper socio-cultural meanings. AI’s interplay with the imaginary is critical, as it coexists with and influences societal change, shaping our understanding of intelligence, creativity, and reality.
Pur essendo un fenomeno intrinsecamente legato al presente e ai suoi segni
contemporanei, la moda si proietta costantemente verso ciò che sarà, fungendo da medium per esplorare e riflettere sulle visioni emergenti come immaginario culturale collettivo. La Space Age Couture degli anni Settanta, influenzata dai progressi tecnologici e da un clima di ottimismo, ha visto pionieri come Pierre Cardin e Paco Rabanne creare un’estetica futuristica con materiali sintetici e forme geometriche. Con il nuovo millennio, il FashionTech ha introdotto tecnologie indossabili e nuovi materiali, trasformando l’abito in un’entità ibrida.
Designer come Iris van Herpen e Anouk Wipprecht superano i confini tra
moda, arte e tecnologia, ponendo le basi per un sistema semiotico rinnovato
caratterizzato da forme ibride che trascendono le dicotomie tra spazio e terra, tra presente e futuro.
comunità maker durante la pandemia di COVID-19? In che modo la
loro risposta ha segnato un punto di svolta nell’uso della fabbricazione
digitale e del design collaborativo? Questa indagine evidenzia come tali
comunità siano state in grado di mobilitare repentinamente risorse e
competenze e di riorganizzarsi autonomamente. Si prendono in esame
le azioni intraprese dai makers nel corso della pandemia, cercando
di comprendere in che misura la loro risposta abbia rappresentato
un modello replicabile di eccellenza nella gestione dell’emergenza:
in quest’ottica si analizzano anche le proposte progettuali esposte
nell’ambito della mostra “Fabbricare nella Emergenza” tenutasi a
Roma presso lo IED e la Real Academia de España. Il proposito è quello
di offrire una prospettiva globale sul potenziale trasformativo del
movimento maker, sottolineando come la loro azione collettiva abbia
contribuito alla lotta contro il Covid-19.
Computational design, Digital Fabrication, Open Source, Coding, Fashion
Conference Presentations by Michela Musto
A questo proposito ci si pone l'obiettivo di innescare quella che la letteratura definisce 'inversione narrativa' con lo scopo di sovvertire i canoni correnti sia nella loro forma espressiva che nei significati che questi veicolano. Le domande poste sono:
Quali sono processi da innescare affinché la narrazione dei territori passi attraverso contenuti significativi delle singole identità territoriali? Come educare ad una proposizione di questi contenuti attraverso imagini non standardizzate?
Qual è il contributo del co-design nella costruzione di una consapevolezza site specific relativa ai valori del proprio territorio e qual è il contributo di competenze di psicologia della percezione per consentire un uso consapevole e mirato delle immagini?