The challenges of this assignment for me were mostly on the fabrication side of things. In my other projects this past semester I chose to explore the challenges of using different sensors as well as programming with Processing and Arduino. For this assignment I wanted to take on the challenge of producing a unique project with quality fabrication. The coding and sensor aspects were relatively easy, and I made sure I figured those aspects out early on in the project. I spent the rest of my project iterating on the design for my backpack, as I had never created a wearable or even sewn before. 

I received amazing help from my classmates who helped me learn how to operate the lab's sewing machine and laser cutter. It was exciting to finally have a project that I could share with others when I was finished, and I really enjoyed watching visitors to the class's final show at the Assemble Gallery try it on (which is why I included that footage toward the end of my video).