Digital Wardrobe, by Chantal Mora, tries to demonstrate how users might regain control of imposed technology systems (namely RFID) by harnessing it as a tool to track the transitory narratives in our daily fashion choices.

This system is made of an RFID tracking system, a database, and an interface. First, users take a picture of the garment, put an RFID tag to it and map the picture and the tag number in their database. When users get dressed and walk out the door, an RFID reader detects the tags in each piece of clothing and sends the information to the PC. Users can view the garment narrative on their PC: when the item was last worn, how it was accessorized, how much it cost and, according to how often the piece has been worn, what’s the $ per use, etc.

The system will allow users to view the data in an environment where new relationships between wearer, object and wardrobe will exposed.

The work is part of the School of Design Thesis Show.

Related: Used Clothing.