MIT Media Lab Coat

The classic lab coat has been a reliable fashion staple for scientists around the world. But Media Lab researchers are not only scientists - we are also designers, tinkerers, philosophers and artists. We need a different coat!

Enter the Media Lab coat - Our lab coat is uniquely designed for, and with, the Media Lab community. It features reflective materials, new bonding techiques, and integrated electronics.

One size fits One - Each Labber has different needs. Some require access to Arduinos, others need moulding materials, yet others carry around motors or smart tablets. The lab coat is a framework for customization.

Ultra High Performance Lab Apparel - The coat is just the start. Together with some of the innovative member companies of the MIT Media Lab we are exploring protective eye-wear, shoe-wear and everything in between.
Lab Coat sketch


About - Our small team is made up of CBAtelier designers and MIT Media Lab researchers: Director's Fellow Chris Bevans, Philippa Mothersill, Laura Perovich & Philipp Schmidt. The project is supported by the MIT Media Lab Director's Fellows program & the Object-Based Media group.