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Ahmed Awad<\/h1><\/div>\n\t\t
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School of Computing<\/div>\n\t\t
Queen’s University<\/div>\n\t\t
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Ahmed finished his MSc at the iStudio, Queen\u2019s School of Computing in 2024. He was exploring the use of fabric-based sensors and e-textile PCBs to improve everyday things\u2019 accessibility. Ahmed has a Bachelor of Nanotechnology and Engineering from Zeweil City University. After he finished his Masters thesis at iStudio, he is now a Senior ASIC Digital Design Engineer at Synopsys Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ahmed Awad, Salma Ibrahim, Sara Nabil<\/p>

Woven Circuits: A 3-Step Fabrication Process for Weaving Electric Circuit Layouts in Everyday Artefacts<\/a> <\/i> Honorable Mention<\/span> Proceedings Article<\/span> <\/p>

In: <\/span>Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS\u201925), <\/span>Funchal, Portugal, <\/span>2025<\/span>, ISBN: 979-8-4007-1485<\/span>.<\/p>

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@inproceedings{10.1145\/3715336.3735696,
\r\ntitle = {Woven Circuits: A 3-Step Fabrication Process for Weaving Electric Circuit Layouts in Everyday Artefacts},
\r\nauthor = {Ahmed Awad and Salma Ibrahim and Sara Nabil},
\r\nurl = {https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1145\/3715336.3735696
\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/O8yTI3wrrnE?si=puwaqXgcWd8xlgWt
\r\nhttps:\/\/labs.cs.queensu.ca\/istudio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/06\/WovenCircuit-compressed.pdf},
\r\nisbn = {979-8-4007-1485},
\r\nyear  = {2025},
\r\ndate = {2025-06-07},
\r\nurldate = {2025-06-07},
\r\nbooktitle = {Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (DIS\u201925)},
\r\naddress = {Funchal, Portugal},
\r\nabstract = {Previous work explored techniques for creating woven e-textiles,emphasizing interactive input and output elements. However, the integration of electrical connections and circuitry remains underex- plored. Using Research through Design (RtD), we present Woven- Circuits, a design-led inquiry into combining traditional weaving methods with computational design on digital Jacquard looms to create woven circuit schematics. Through iterative design experi- ments, we developed a 3-step process and characterized three fab- rication techniques to: 1) weave insulated electrodes, 2) integrate rigid components into fabric, and 3) create woven electrical connec- tions. We further examined their electrical behaviour through key design factors and evaluated the effect of washability on resistance and dimensions. To demonstrate its potential, we designed and built six high-fidelity research products showcasing diverse applications in interactive everyday objects. Finally, we reflect on the design opportunities and limitations of WovenCircuits, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on woven e-textiles.},
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\r\npubstate = {published},
\r\ntppubtype = {inproceedings}
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Previous work explored techniques for creating woven e-textiles,emphasizing interactive input and output elements. However, the integration of electrical connections and circuitry remains underex- plored. Using Research through Design (RtD), we present Woven- Circuits, a design-led inquiry into combining traditional weaving methods with computational design on digital Jacquard looms to create woven circuit schematics. Through iterative design experi- ments, we developed a 3-step process and characterized three fab- rication techniques to: 1) weave insulated electrodes, 2) integrate rigid components into fabric, and 3) create woven electrical connec- tions. We further examined their electrical behaviour through key design factors and evaluated the effect of washability on resistance and dimensions. To demonstrate its potential, we designed and built six high-fidelity research products showcasing diverse applications in interactive everyday objects. Finally, we reflect on the design opportunities and limitations of WovenCircuits, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on woven e-textiles.<\/div>
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