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February 14, 2008

Knitted shields, Zoe Papadopolou

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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 02:22 PM

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I'd worry about furry toast though.

Posted by: Skitten [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 14, 2008 04:11 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 [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 17, 2008 08:38 AM

Pass the tin foil umbrellas....... ;)

Posted by: glittrgirl [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 17, 2008 10:12 AM

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