Developed in the advanced course “Digital Media II” with Christine Goutrié, StriQ explores the translation of digital systems into physical form through semi-automated knitting.
Digital codes & analog stitches |
This project aims to transfer a purely digital symbol, the QR code, into the analog world using a hacked knitting machine. By transforming a machine-readable code into a textile object, the project investigates whether digital information remains readable once materialized through yarn, structure, and irregularity. It examines the tension between digital precision and material imperfection, questioning where functionality ends and a new visual or tactile language begins.
The images document the knitted results produced during the project. They show how the QR code pattern manifests as a textile surface, where material properties and machine behavior introduce shifts in clarity, rhythm, and structure. These variations influence the code’s readability and transform it into a visual and tactile object.
MOODBOARDS & INSPIRATIONS
Whether you seek inspiration, a burst of energy, or a moment of tranquility, our carefully curated collection of images will ignite your imagination and spark your creative potential. Immerse yourself in the vivid hues of joy, the captivating depths of introspection, and the empowering energy of determination. Allow these images to transport you to new realms of inspiration and help you unlock the limitless possibilities within.
