AMANDINE JOHNSON

This project employed principles of Biomimicry as a conduit to address thermoregulation challenges in figure skating apparel. Below freezing temperatures and excessive heat created by the athlete ensures an extreme and dynamic environment.

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Using survival strategies employed by three different organisms (gular fluttering of a bird to dry, heat reduction design of a desert snail creating a micro buffer environment, and the moisture wicking properties of the leaf stomata) I created a training dress, and training leggings designed to keep the athletes core temperature regulated, and the athlete dry (from perspiration or falling on wet ice).