Intelligent Skin Studio, MIT SA+P, 2021.  
Critics: Skylar Tibbits, Hussein Chalayan

The 2.5D therapeutic hood demonstrates a new materiality of hybrid flexible-rigid behavior.

Unique structures and fastening details work in tandem to allow the garment to be worn as a hood or as a therapeutic collar

Designed to replace more conventional tools in physical therapy, two versions of the design exhibit structural strategies to create volume, resistance and texture.

The aspiration for these designs is that they might be incorporated into common apparel, affording users a more convenient alternative to foam rollers and cumbersome traction devices.