DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

At Mode, we believe that humanity is on the verge of a generational paradigm shift in the way people interact with technology. While our clothing has remained the same for decades in both form and function, consumer electronics continue to grow increasingly wearable and immersive. We find it inevitable that fashion and apparel will advance functionally over time, not only to accelerate the widespread adoption of emerging wearable technologies but also to substantially elevate the performance of devices we already know and love.

Striving to be the best brand in high-end fashion technology, we take great pride and care in our design process. The illustrations below showcase Mode's debut product in the making. Please enjoy exploring some of the many aesthetic and functional details that were considered in early development phases.

Hand-drawn illustrations of a tech-enabled bomber jacket. Front and back views of the blue-gray garment are shown side by side.
Hand-drawn illustration of the blue-gray garment's interior. The lining of this tech-enabled jacket is a light gray color with four internal pockets.
Hand-drawn illustration of the blue-gray jacket in use. Two wearable power supplies in the fully extended position are shown to the right of a person wearing a tech-enabled garment. This prototype in particular features an exterior pocket located just above the waistline, designed to comfortably house a wearable power supply.
A close-up view of the wearable power supply in a semi-folded position. The Mode Wearables logo is laser-cut into a leather-like material, which encapsulates the power electronics circuitry.
Hand-drawn illustrations of a tech-enabled bomber jacket with a much darker aesthetic. Front and back views of this black garment are shown side by side.
Hand-drawn illustration of the black garment's interior. The lining of this tech-enabled jacket is black with four internal pockets.
Hand-drawn illustrations of wearable charging functionality in the black tech-enabled jacket. Close-up perspectives of the integrated power supply and charging pockets are shown.
Sketches of another tech-enabled jacket prototype, featuring wearable solar cells across the upper back and a wearable energy patch concept on the interior.
The interior patch concept was considered to facilitate the speedy installation and removal of wearable energy. Sketches of the front and interior views of this jacket are shown side by side.
Sketches of a hooded tech-enabled jacket, featuring a detachable solar stole. This design comes in ice blue and sand colors.
Front and back sketches of another hooded tech-enabled garment, featuring solar shoulder covers. This jacket design is presented in navy blue.
Front and back sketches of another tech-enabled jacket concept, sporting a solar hood. This design is presented in various shades of beige.
Front illustrations of a collared tech-enabled jacket that uses a pulley system to conceal and reveal wearable-tech pockets. The pulley cords are depicted in bright yellow to match the hidden pockets. The exterior of this garment is dark gray and black.