Fashion Wearable Technology
CUTECIRCUIT
We create wearable technology
that brings people together.
Tate Modern · 26 September 2026
THE
STORM.
Rain surrounds you.
Sound moves through you.
Talk + demo
Starr Cinema · 18:30–20:00
CuteCircuit · Made of Light, 2026
Fashion × Wearable technology × Human connection
TECHNOLOGY.
WORN DIFFERENTLY.
Feel sound. Wear light. Share a hug.
01 / SoundShirt
Lumen Prize · 2025FEEL
EVERYTHING.
The roar of the crowd.
Every note of the orchestra.
Sound, felt on your body.
A shared experience.A whole new feeling.
02 / Illuminated fashion
Designed to be unforgettableLIGHT.
IN MOTION.
Garments that become
part of the performance.
Laura Pausini
Haute couture · Sanremo & Yo Canto Tour · 2026
MFA Dress
Permanent collection · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Graphene Dress
Fashion meets material innovation
New York Fashion Week
The finale · 2014
Katy Perry
Met Gala · 2010
Galaxy Dress
Permanent collection · Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Designed by Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz.
03 / Selected work
Explore Special ProjectsA DIFFERENT
KIND OF POSSIBLE.

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A LITTLE LIGHT.
A NEW
CONNECTION.
A wearable device for meeting people in real life.
Discover Starlight
More human connection.
Out in the world.
The design house
TWO DECADES.
STILL LOOKING
FORWARD.
Founded by Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz, CuteCircuit explores what happens when fashion, technology and human connection come together.
From illuminated couture to the SoundShirt, our work creates experiences you can wear.
Our storyAwards & recognition
The full story-
Lumen Prize · 2025
Fashion & Design Award
SoundShirt
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The Webby Awards · 2025
Best Wearable & Connected Device
SoundShirt
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Loeries · 2025
Grand Prix
Kenya Olympic team kit design
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Dubai Lynx · 2025
Grand Prix
SoundShirt
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The One Show · 2025
Merit · Radio & Audio for Good
SoundShirt
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PRmoment Awards · 2025
Silver · Sustainability / Purpose Campaign of the Year
SoundShirt
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Clio Sports · 2024
Gold
SoundShirt
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The Drum Awards · 2024
Gold
SoundShirt
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Everywoman · 2023
Technology Innovator Award
Francesca Rosella
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TIME · 2020
Best Inventions
SoundShirt
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AWE Auggie Awards · 2020
Biggest Societal Impact
SoundShirt
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UNESCO Netexplo · 2019
Innovation Award
SoundShirt
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Innovate UK · 2019
Audience of the Future
SoundShirt · Innovation support
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Fast Company · 2018
Innovation by Design: Experimental, Fashion and Beauty, Social Good
SoundShirt · Honoured in three categories
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Mobile World Congress · 2009
MWC Award from UKTI
HugShirt
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TIME · 2006
Best Inventions
HugShirt
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CyberArt Bilbao · 2004
First prize · Best Artistic Project
F+R Hugs / HugShirt
















