灸 (jiu)

灸 (jiu) is a collection of therapeutic garments that invite the body to feel, move and heal through built in electronic devices. This project studies the sensorial aspect of human body and supports the wellbeing of female working adults with the myriad roles they play in the modern society....

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Main Author: Ye, Luwei
Other Authors: School of Art, Design and Media
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/59543
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:灸 (jiu) is a collection of therapeutic garments that invite the body to feel, move and heal through built in electronic devices. This project studies the sensorial aspect of human body and supports the wellbeing of female working adults with the myriad roles they play in the modern society. Adapting the concept of heating and vibration therapy, with the idea to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. Traditional Chinese Medical treatment is integrated with modern technology to bring about optimal therapeutic effect, sensitive to the needs of wearer to relieve periodic pain and muscle tension.