X,Y,Z,+: Material Intelligence through Transformative Flat Knitting
X,Y,Z,+ is a multifunctional textile developed through flat knitting that embeds function directly into its material structure. Through precise stitch construction and material use, it operates without additional components or mechanical systems, enabling a zero-waste, resource-efficient production.
The textile is stable yet transformable: it stretches in X and Y direction, interlocks, and forms three-dimensional configurations that can grasp, hold, and organize objects. Its properties are activated through direct interaction—manual manipulation defines its form and function.
X,Y,Z,+ demonstrates how material intelligence can emerge from textile construction itself, positioning the knit as an active, adaptable system for spatial and architectural applications.
Client
Personal Project
Responsibilities:
Design Concept · Textile Design & Engineering · Knitting Machine Programming · Manufacturing
Year
2023/2025