Maggie Orth
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhD, Media Arts and Sciences 1991-01-01 - 2002-01-01
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Arts, Painting -Work Experience
MorthInc
Current
MorthInc
Maggie Orth on the Environment
2010-01-01 - 2011-01-01
Maggie Orth on the Environment
Maggie Orth Studios
1996-01-01 - 2011-01-01
Maggie Orth Studios
International Fashion Machines
2001-01-01 - 2010-01-01
International Fashion Machines
Skills
Summary
Maggie Orth is currently a technology artist, and a writer and commentator on Technology, Design and the Environment. Maggie Orth has 25 years of expertise in design, technology and innovation. Orth began her design and technology career at the MIT Media Lab, where she pioneered electronic textiles and fashionable computing. After earning her PhD, she went on to found her own company, International Fashion Machines, Inc. There she explored the commercial and creative possibilities of electronic textiles. Orth wrote patents, conducted research, created art and designed products. Orth has lectured extensively about her work to wide range of audiences, including artists, designers, scientists, and venture capitalists. Orth was named a 2007 USA Target Fellow, and featured in Time Magazine as “A Fantastic Fabricator”. Specialties: Sustainable Design, Electronic Textiles, Interactive Art.
