The Kinematics Bodice
Kinematics Bodice – or designing the perfect garment that follows the exact shape of your body. No seams, no patterns, no sewing machine – just a computer attached to a 4D printing machine, and a body scanner. And that’s it! Somerville based design studio – Nervous System, has found a way to do exactly that. They took a scan of Jessica’s body – one of the founders, and then generated a virtual parametric bodice, by using the Kinematics Clothing app they developed.
© Nervous System
To make sure this would fit into the printer once transferred into the real world, a Kinematics Folding app was used. The result was a 1320 pieces bodice, that was ready to wear right away. And more important – it is the exact size of the model, and it fits perfectly. It also has a few snaps in the back, to ensure a comfortable way to put it on.
The studio has been experimenting with 4D printed designs for a few years. Their collection also features a dress, jewelry design, and furniture objects.
By Cristina Juc
Cristina Juc is passionate about the intersection of technology, design, and architecture. A former Assistant Editor and Writing Intern at Arch2O, she contributed insightful content exploring innovation in the built environment. Her involvement in events like the Transylvania Biennial of Architecture reflects her ongoing commitment to architectural discourse. Currently the Executive Director at Spherik Accelerator, Cristina supports startups driving change across creative and tech industries. With a background in community building and educational tech, she continues to champion forward-thinking solutions that shape how we design, build, and experience space.