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Xinyi Pu

Xinyi Renee Pu is a designer working at the intersection of textiles, technology, and the body. She is interested in tangible interaction, wearable systems, and culturally sensitive human–computer interaction. Currently studying Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, she has also conducted research at Tongji University and Keio University. Her work explores how soft materials can become expressive interfaces, translating movement and sensation into meaningful interaction experiences.
WeavingSound
Exploring Fabric as a New Medium for Musical Interfaces
Weaving Sound explores how soft textile structures can enable more expressive and embodied digital music performance. It addresses the limitation of rigid, planar MIDI controllers that restrict bodily engagement and tactile feedback. By integrating knitted stretch sensors and capacitive touch into a wearable sleeve interface, the system translates deformation and gesture into sound control. This approach introduces a more intuitive, performative interaction, emphasizing material responsiveness, unpredictability, and the intimate connection between body, fabric, and music.
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