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Get a glimpse of the Future in Chicago!

An exciting new semi-permanent gallery has opened at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, called FastForward: Inventing the Future and it includes amazing and entertaining innovation from all over the world. Included in the exhibit are the forward thinking wearable technologies of CuteCircuit.

The exhibition also includes the specially commissioned GalaxyDress. Designed by CuteCircuit the GalaxyDress is the world’s largest full color wearable display in the shape of a fantastic silk chiffon-layered evening gown with 24000 LEDs embroidered on silk.

The exhibit includes prototypes of the HugShirt, as well as photographs of a number of other wearable technologies that CuteCircuit has developed. Additionally the exhibit includes a video interview with CuteCircuit founders, Francesca and Ryan, talking about the inspiration behind the company and their ground-breaking designs.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

FastForward: Inventing the Future

FastForward: Inventing the Future

Wearable Technology Exhibit Opens Today!

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Discovery MuseumThe exhibit titled Our Cyborg Future at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle (UK) opens today! Exhibits include the Hug Shirt by CuteCircuit and while at the exhibit you can even try one on and even get a hug from someone far away! Also we are introducing a brand new prototype from CuteCircuit called the SkateHoodie that you can try out in the museum! Other cutting-edge technology you will see in the exhibition include prosthetic limbs, robots that are used to perform medical surgery, and a prototype designer dress created by Hussein Chalayan.

The event will run at the museum from Friday, August 10th until the 27th of October. Best of all entry is FREE!

The exhibit is supported by DOTT’07 and the Design Council and is curated by Andrew Chetty and Sabine Seymour.

Read more about the exhibit from DOTT’07 and the Design Council.