Queen’s School of Computing is pleased to announce that high school students Sama Moustafa and Jannah Sultan, who are doing their internship under the mentorship of Dr. Sara Nabil and the iStudio Lab team, presented their Fabric-Lego project at the prestigious Tier A Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI) at IT-Universitetet, Denmark.
This project introduces a unique fabrication method that integrates 3D printing with traditional garment-making techniques to address the challenges of medical braces and assistive wearables.
The Fabric-Lego method empowers users to personalize their medical wearables, such as arm slings and finger splints, by incorporating customizable, Lego-like blocks into fabric designs. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of wearables but also supports personal expression, helping to reduce the psychological and social impacts often associated with assistive devices. The team presented three functional prototypes during the conference: a customizable arm sling cover, a finger splint cover, and a T-shirt with integrated blocks.
This project underscores the potential for technology to improve user experiences in the healthcare field. We encourage everyone to explore the full paper, which is available here.
Congratulations to Dr. Nabil, the iStudio Lab team, and our talented interns Sama and Jannah for this remarkable achievement!