Crazy Headwear Challenge

Now it is time to get 3-dimensional and make a fashion tech piece to wear! Design and make some kind of headwear that tells a story. The only rule is that it has to have a circuit that lights up somewhere on it to enhance your story.

Headwear can include hats, headbands, scarves, wigs, or anything else worn on the head.

Supplies You Might Need (not comprehensive)

• Paper, cardboard, clothes, fabric, slime, or whatever you think of
• Some kind of adhesives or connectors
• Cutting tools
• Paint/markers/crayons for color

Teacher note: Remind students that the elements of fashion design still apply, even in headwear! The head croquis and Design Notes can be used to ideate.

For inspiration (but don’t copy — be your own designer!): https://www.instructables.com/contest/sillyhats/entries/

Examples from Past Students

Victoria: “My brother is a musician, so I wanted to make him a hat that showed this part of his personality.”

Isabella: “I believe you can be creative with whatever you have around, so I used scratch paper and fingernail polish to create this giant bow.”

Italia: “I am a feathers, flowers and sparkles kind of girl, but that doesn’t mean I am not strong too. The lights represent how my brain lights up when I get to be creative.”