CTIA WIRELESS Announces 2007 Fashion In Motion Scholarship Winner.Runway Show Highlights Wireless Fashion And Devices ORLANDO, fla. -- CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. WIRELESS 2007[R], the world's largest event for the wireless industry, today awarded Ozan Cakmakci of the University of Central Florida “UCF” redirects here. For other uses, see UCF (disambiguation). UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida. UCF was founded in 1963 as Florida Technological University with the goal of providing highly trained personnel to support the Kennedy the second annual Fashion In Motion scholarship for his Eyeglass-based display design. Ozan is currently a student in UCF's College of Optics and Photonics and has been involved in research and development in the ODALab. CTIA WIRELESS runs March 27-29 at the Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. . Honored for his innovative entry and showcased in the finale runway show, Ozan Cakmakci is the recipient of the $10,000 Scholarship awarded by CTIA WIRELESS to the most outstanding wireless entry. Numerous submissions were received and featured in the Fashion In Motion scholarship competition, which takes place this week during CTIA WIRELESS. The Eyeglass-based display is a revolutionary new user interface that enables consumers to watch multimedia content or view emails and documents, just as one would do on a portable computer or cell phone. The wearable device allows for hands-free operation and makes viewing information possible, anytime, anywhere. "Students were asked to combine wireless technology and fashion to produce products with a vision of the future in wearable wireless communication technology," said Robert Mesirow, show director and vice president of CTIA WIRELESS. "The designs were outstanding and our judges were impressed with the level and sophistication so·phis·ti·cate v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates v.tr. 1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly. 2. of the designs. We extend our congratulations to Ozan for his innovative design." Participants submitted their designs of either existing or prototype products, and were judged by leaders from the technology and fashion industries. Entries were judged on innovation and creativity; viability; applicability to culture and lifestyle; and fashion and style. Judges included: Jennifer Schonborn, editor, Elle Magazine; Dr. Alexandra Fede; and Dr. Jenny Tillotson of Sensory Design and Technology Limited. Attendees were also able to participate in judging by texting their choice for the best student project shown. Voting results will be posted on ELLE Mobile at Wap.elle.com. Fashion In Motion voting is sponsored by ELLE and ELLEgirl. The CTIA Fashion In Motion runway show is a collection of innovative and creative products and prototypes in the wearable wireless arena. This couture-style fashion show features the latest wireless devices, accessories, technical textiles The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , smart fabrics and fashions that are available today, as well as a look at designs of the future. This year's Fashion in Motion sponsors include Samsung, Skinit, T-Mobile, Motorola, La Perla, Alexandra Fede, Nokia, Sony Ericsson For an arrangement of Sony Ericsson products, see list of Sony Ericsson products Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. , Chatt Plus, Panda International, Digit Wireless, ELLE, ELLEgirl, Gizmag.com, Peruse pe·ruse tr.v. pe·rused, pe·rus·ing, pe·rus·es To read or examine, typically with great care. [Middle English perusen, to use up : Latin per-, per- , adidas by Stella McCartney Stella Nina McCartney (born 13 September 1971) is an English fashion designer. Early life Stella McCartney was born in London, the daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, an American rock music photographer famous for her support of vegetarianism , Stylefuture and USA Today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. . Last year's winner of the $10,000 Fashion in Motion Scholarship was Manon Maneenawa of the University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport is a private, non-sectarian university in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. Its campus is located in South Bridgeport on Long Island Sound. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and health sciences programs. , for his Triple Watch Cell Phone design. About CTIA WIRELESS 2007 As the premier global event representing the $500 billion global wireless industry and the largest wireless show in the world, CTIA WIRELESS 2007 brings together all industries affected by wireless technology for three days of intense learning and networking. Visit www.ctia.org/ctiawireless. CTIA-The Wireless Association is the international association for the wireless telecommunications industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet providers. Visit www.ctia.org. |
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