Electronics: Accessorizing Costumes with Lights | STEAM on Stage & Screen

Learn how art and electrical engineering go hand-in-hand in designing Broadway constumes. Costume experts Aaron Hartnett and Robin Coffey of Hat Rabbit Studio, an innovative and cutting-edge team behind some of the most eye-catching costume pieces on stage, describe their stunning work on wearable electronics for stage and screen. The team describes the different stages of creating the glowing crystal troll necklace from the hit musical Frozen.

At Hat Rabbit Studio, Aaron and Robin have pushed the boundaries of costume technology to create memorable costume pieces that captivate audiences. Here they describe their creative process and the engineering techniques involved in their daily work. They outline the intricate details of costume construction, desribe their design solutions to practical problems, and identify the skill sets necessary to create accessories with technological components.