Sovar is an active soft wearable which maps certain architectural elements within the perceptual scene on the skin of its wearer. The cross-modal mapping of the space on the user's back raises their attention to the surroundings and increases their sense of presence within the space. Sovar can be used as a tool for navigating physical or virtual spaces, a choreographic device for networked performances, and a tactile amplifier for virtual touch.

Sovar is a part of a long-term research study on the effects of active soft wearables, currently carried out in the format of a PhD at the Bartlett School of Architecture, under the supervision of Prof Stephen Gage and Dr Fiona Zisch.