Margaret A. Wilcox, a pioneering inventor

💜 Fab & Fierce Challenge – Team LEE3

Margaret A. Wilcox, a pioneering inventor whose work contributed to the development of the automatic washing machine.

Lucía, Elena and Erica make up Team LEE3, and their project honors Margaret A. Wilcox, a pioneering inventor whose work contributed to the development of the automatic washing machine 👩‍🔬✨

In their card, they highlighted how her innovation transformed everyday domestic tasks and improved daily life for millions of people, showing that engineering can truly change the world.

But they didn’t stop there…

🛠️ They designed a custom vinyl tote bag featuring a washing machine illustration and integrated a FabriXiao with a neopixel ring to replicate the circular motion of the washing drum 🔄💡

A project combining history, electronics, textile design and programming in one creative piece.

Past innovation + present technology = future inspiration 🚀