consense

A “sensitive” scarf that can send various types of tactile
sensations or stimuli to its wearer

5th Semester, October 2021 – February 2022
Internet of Things, Prototyping, UI-Design
In collaboration with: Students of the School of Design and Arts des Beijing Institute of Technology in Zhuhai
We live in an increasingly fast-paced society, networking online on social media every day and are in constant communication. Despite this, studies show that we are lonelier than ever before. We are losing the balance between connection and communication. Consense addresses this problem and tries to bring communication back in the most original way: through touch.
Each pictogram on the scarf stands for a different type of touch. The placement is also intended to make the touch as authentic as possible. For example, hugs, which stand for friendship, can be found at the top of the scarf, as can a tapping motion, as if you were greeting someone.
Messages can also only be received if you want to receive them consensually. Each user is limited to a certain amount of touch, which makes communication all the more careful. Finally, the scarf itself represents and enables warmth, comfort and a feeling of security – just like a friend.
Even though we had a bigger time difference it was a such a pleasant working experience. I’m glad that I was able to learn a completely different design perspective from Duan and Chen Enpei – thank you for the great exchange experience!
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Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Felicitas but you can call me Feli. Currently I started my master's in Design & Future Making at Hochschule Pforzheim.

I'm always open to learn new things and I'm thriving in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and motivated environment. Gladly, I was able to experience such environments besides university during my work at the Institute Design & Systeme in Würzburg, as well as working with the Fraunhofer IIS.

I'm fascinated by the synergy between the analog and digital worlds. This fascination drives me, as I firmly believe that digital media can support us even more in our everyday lives and in more sustainable decisions.


I'm always open for a nice chat and to connect! :)