Janet Hansen

The outer surface of the robe is mapped in 2D space, though including the sleeves can be tricky. I assign locations by putting pixel numbers in cells in a spreadsheet, and can also control mirroring and tiling of effects.

I use custom hardware and software. All pixel mapping and effects are handled within my controller, I use DMX to select pre-set modes or send parameters to modify them

Rainbows and bright colors are celebrated in Boop! The Musical (now showing on Broadway). 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜 I was thrilled to be able to contribute some lighted costumes to this project, including this robe with ~3000 individually addressable RGB LED pixels. #rgbled #boopthemusical #broadway #rainbows #pride

The Glow Gala room at Madame Tussaud’s NYC features several of my LED dresses, including this outfit I made for their RuPaul wax figure. The lights are programmed in sync with a multimedia experience (including rainbows!) 🌈 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #pride #pride2025 #rupaul #madametussauds #uniquelighting #rgbled

Here are some lighted pride flags I made for Coldplay, demonstrating just how durable this work can be! The lights are revealed near the end of the song, before the flag is spun around and tossed into the air. Happy Pride! ❤️💛💚💙💜 #pride2025 #pride #coldplay #peopleofthepride

Lighting and Sound America Lighting and Sound America - May 2025

Lighting and Sound America has an article about Boop! The Musical in their May 2025 issue. It covers technical aspects of creating the scenery, video, lighting, and sound for the show. My work on their lighted costumes is discussed on p. 45.
link.lsamedia.com/may2025boop

I make light up clothing for all kinds of rock stars, including engineers! I had the pleasure of attending a 50th anniversary celebration for Computers and Structures, Inc. (CSI) hosted by founder Ashraf Habibullah who has worn many custom Enlighted jackets over the years.

Boop! The Musical - Enlighted Designs

I was purposely avoiding patterns with full-brightness white, so reddening wasn't an issue. There is some more info about the project here: enlighted.com/p/boop

The lights are divided into 16 zones, with up to 250 pixels in each, no power injection needed (all strings have 2.5cm pixel spacing)

On episode 499: This Is Your Problem( embedded.fm/episodes/499 ), we hosted Janet Hansen( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ) to discuss professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Here's Janet's parting message:

#art #Mudder #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics

The robe draws a peak of about 8 Amps, and runs on two 2000 mAh rechargeable NiMH batteries

I used pebble-type neopixel strands, which are available from adafruit (though I buy elsewhere in larger qty)

I made a few pieces of lighted clothing for Boop! The Musical, now showing on Broadway. This robe and jacket (with nearly 4000 RGB LED pixels!) are used to illustrate a magical transition from Betty Boop's black and white cartoon world to the full color real world.

This was such a massively great and fascinating interview with @flashingjanet.bsky.social - it was awesome to hear about the multitude of technical challenges involved in making high profile wearable LED costumery and to hear about what she had to do 20 yrs ago before WS2812s were invented. 🤯

Two more chances to see ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession at the WOW Festival at UCSD this weekend (Apr 25 and 26th at 7:30pm). Giant puppets by Animal Cracker Conspiracy, lighted puppet "clothing" by Enlighted Designs. see wowfestival.org for more info #sandiego #art #puppets #LEDs

ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession Roaming (Begins near Warren Malll) Free

LA JOLLA PLAY HOUSE OFFICIAL MAP. Parade route for ODDISEA starts near Warren Mall, ends at the Matthews Quad

La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls. From April 24 - 27, discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla.

The WOW Festival (wowfestival.org) is happening at UCSD this weekend ... I did some of the LED lighting for ODDISEA: A Puppet Procession, by Animal Cracker Conspiracy. They are one of the roaming free events, starting at 7:30pm on April 24, 25, and 26th. #art #sandiego #LEDs

499: This Is Your Problem — Embedded We spoke with Janet Hansen about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist. Janet’s business is Enlighted where you can find custom illuminated clothing as well ...

Chris and Elecia are joined by @flashingjanet.bsky.social to discuss the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Join them here: embedded.fm/episodes/499.
Thank you to Mouser Electronics for sponsoring the show!
#art #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics

499: This Is Your Problem — Embedded We spoke with Janet Hansen about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist. Janet’s business is Enlighted where you can find custom illuminated clothing as well ...

This week, Chris( @stoney.monster ) and Elecia spoke with Janet Hansen( @flashingjanet.bsky.social ) about the world of professional costumery (with electronics) and becoming an artist.

Join them here: embedded.fm/episodes/499.

#art #Mudder #embedded #engineering #electrical #electronics #LED

Reception this Thursday April 10th, 5-8pm for my "Kaleidoscopic Comfort" series of sound-reactive LED art. Part of the new Mirror Mirror exhibit at the San Diego International Airport (T2 East near baggage claim). @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social #ledart #sandiego

LED art installation, with lights embedded in round fabric panels

LED art installation, with lights embedded in round fabric panels, shown in airport hallway

The Mirror Mirror exhibit is now fully installed at the San Diego International Airport - my pieces are in T2 East (pre-security), east of baggage claim.

Please come see it next week during our reception on Thursday April 10th, from 5-8pm. I'll be there with @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social

Here's a great cause supporting electronics education - check out the great work @lasermistress.bsky.social is doing!

I guess some of my illuminated faux fur pieces are pretty natural-looking, after all!

Time lapse video of the installation process for Kaleidoscopic Comfort, my 3 new pieces of LED art on exhibit now at the San Diego International Airport (T2 level 1, east of baggage claim). #art #ledart #sandiego

LED art panels (48" to 60" diameter) on display in airport gallery

LED art panels (48" to 60" diameter) on display in airport gallery

LED art panels (48" to 60" diameter) on display in airport gallery

Kaleidoscopic Comfort has been installed at the San Diego International Airport! (T2 level 1, east of baggage claim) I'm one of 16 artists selected for their Mirror Mirror exhibit. Sound reactive effects are demonstrated with custom music by @spiveycopperfield.bsky.social #art #techart #sandiego

Some highlights from my portion of the LED wearables showcase from February 2024, during New York Fashion Week. It's hard to believe this was already a year ago! #wearables #rgbLED #ledart

25 years ago this week, I quit my day job as an aerospace engineer to focus full-time on my new adventure creating LED art. This video shows a recent commission - a lighted logo suit jacket for a corporate event where they were also celebrating a 25 year anniversary. #ledart #wearables

Here's my LED pillow with a sound-reactive flame effect

Another sound reactive demo of my Enlighted Pillow

YouTube video by enlighteddesigns Artistic Illumination of Clothing, Costumes, and Accessories

oops, here's a direct youtube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnkA...

LightFair 2023 - Enlighted Designs I was an invited speaker at LightFair 2023, May 22-25 at Javits Center in New York. The tradeshow covered the art, science, business, technology, and installation aspects of the lighting industry. My ...

hello! For people interested in the design process for adding lights to fabrics (mostly in wearables), my lecture from Lightfair 2023 is available here: enlighted.com/blog/lightfa...