DATA OF BIOMETRICS

WHAT?

Inspired by the growing entanglement of data in our daily life, I collaborated with a data analyst to translate the texture of a fingerprint into a unique key recognizable by computers.

HOW? 

We extracted a source code from the lines and minutia of a finger. After that, we converted the source code into binary code that was then used as a guide to producing a unique weaving pattern,   

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WHY? 

Embedding technology into textiles could open a lot of doors to create higher-performance and adaptable materials. This project was just the beginning of a rather intriguing exploration.