With wearable tech and biometrics becoming more prevalent, there are some pretty interesting devices on the market. Lumo Body Tech’s Lift device has a purpose that stands out - it tracks posture, as well as steps and calories. After wearing one for a week, I was pretty surprised at my consistent slouching and have become waaaay more conscious of my posture.
Then, after meeting them at Maker Faire, I got an email from the folks at Lumo to collaborate on an idea they had and it made total sense. There is a small magnet that holds the device in place on your shirt, and is only betrayed by a minimal grey, black or white square lapel “pin”. So why not design and 3D print a custom shape and glue the magnet to the back to create a personalized clasp? Tinkercad is perfect; you can create any shape and just create a recess for the magnet with the Hole feature.
Et voila: Posture with panache. Here are some more designs.
If you’re in the New York area, check out our 3D Printed Lumo Lift Clasp workshop with Lumo and 3D Hubs at our Chelsea offices next week on September 24 - part of our TinkerTour before World Maker Faire, 2015.
Have you made a clasp or any other 3D printed wearables? Tag them in the gallery #lumolift, we may send you some goodies.
See blog.tinkercad.com for more 3D printed projects.
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