(Archive) Run With Birds

What if running was not only about burning calories but also about birdsong?

This project was part of DDW 2020

Run With Birds is an activewear concept that responds to bird sound. The activewear connects with a mobile app that allows users to explore their interactions with local birds.

This year’s lockdown has highlighted the benefits of outdoor pursuits in terms of mental health. However, many running gear designs focus primarily on physical self-optimisation rather than holistic approaches to wellbeing.

Research suggests that inte

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48 days birdsongs data collection

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