SHARED INSIGHTS
In this section Soft Connection Lab shines a light on creatives or other professionals, who’re equally looking for a more connected, caring, and sustainable future. We share meaningful insights from the books and articles we read, and keep you informed about interesting activities.
Soft Connection Lab is proud to be part of the selection of this year’s New York Textile Month, which is initiated by the renowned trend researcher Lidewij Edelkoort. We look forward to sharing our research to a global audience.
By mixing insights from different textile techniques, the opensource Jacquard braiding machine shows the possibilities of a more versatile braiding machine.
During our research we have developed different blank diagrams, that can serve to imitate different colorways for Kumihimo Braids.
Soft Connection Lab is one of the circa 45 selected studios for the inaugural edition of Curated, a new fair and platform for design enthusiasts at Mix Brussels. We’ll show finished objects and provide insight in the creating process.
Participate in our Healing through braiding-project, become part of a community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between people and objects, and contribute to a more sustainable society.
To better understand the possibilities of the braiding techniques in our current world, The Colored Thread-project used color as a starting point for its research.
As a primary outcome of our research project, and in close collaboration with the Dutch designer Fransje Gimbrère, Soft Connection Lab is happy to present the collaborative making performance ‘Braid to connect’.
If you’re intrigued by 3D-weaving with natural materials, you should look into the work of this Finnish craftsman.
Inspired by Soft Connection Lab’s open call, Gabrielle Barbé continued her research about integrating small objects directly into the braided textiles. The project shows the versatile possibilities of braiding for daily life.
A selection of inspirational objects that are part of the Soft Tool CROSSING. All these objects are created by using different techniques that belong to this gesture. This visualisation of the Gestures helps to open up the imagination.
A selection of inspirational objects that are part of the Soft Tool TWINING. All these objects are created by using different techniques that belong to this gesture. This visualisation of the Gestures helps to open up the imagination.
A selection of inspirational objects that are part of the Soft Tool WINDING. All these objects are created by using different techniques that belong to this gesture. This visualisation of the Gestures helps to open up the imagination.
A selection of inspirational objects that are part of the Soft Tool PULLING THROUGH. All these objects are created by using different techniques that belong to this gesture. This visualisation of the Gestures helps to open up the imagination.
