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February 14, 2008
Knitted shields, Zoe Papadopolou
Knitted shield, Zoe Papadopolou
Courtesy we-make-money-not-art. Artist Zoe Papdopolou has created knitted shields for electrical devices to block out electromagnetic waves for people sensitive to them. These are being exhibited at Design Interactions at the Royal College of Art, There is a video interview with a great explanation for her ideas, and some fantastic pictures over at wmmna. By knitting cosies with wool and wire she can stop her domestic appliances from emitting electromagnetic radiation.
Posted by glittrgirl at February 14, 2008 2:22 PM
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I'd worry about furry toast though.
Posted by: Skitten 
at February 14, 2008 4:11 PM
What complete and utter rubbish. Is she going to knit covers for her light bulbs and radiators as well because light and thermal (heat) radiation which are also types electromagnetic waves? I am going to start knitting cosies for the heads of people who promote misconceptions about science.
Posted by: Knitnurse at February 17, 2008 8:38 AM
Pass the tin foil umbrellas....... ;)
Posted by: glittrgirl at February 17, 2008 10:12 AM
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