Home ensurance : Design of critical prototypes
The final designs are a series of 13 objects which aim to provoke habitual changes in people.
Each object is numbered, and below is the information about the object's behaviour.
Click on the name of the object for further information. (definitely check out the short talk telephone and argument control shelf!)
A counter embedded doormat which ensures that your visitors feel insignificantly welcome.
2. The Organised Entrance Door
A labelled entrance door which ensures easy of use for junk mailers.
3. Short talk Telephone
A normal landline telephone which ensures short concise phone calls and economy of use.
4. Volume Regulator
A wall mounted volume regulator which ensures ideal sound levels at home.
5. Argument control bookshelf
A volume sensitive bookshelf which ensures controlled sound levels for the arguing couples.
6. The Remote Family
A series of television remote controls which ensure non-addictive viewing with shared power.
7. The wireless neighbourhood sign
A sign for a wireless network availability outside the home which ensures instant popularity in the neighbourhood.
8. The signal grabbing photo frame
A photo frame in the bedroom which ensures that your mobile phone does not become a health hazard for you.
9. Bathroom timer
A bathroom door with time sensitive glass which ensures efficiency in bathroom usage.
10. The Organic Bin
A flowerpot bin which ensures respect for your trashcan.
11. The Fish/Flush Tank
A toilet with a fish tank which ensures care and sensitivity for your toilet.
12. The wireless ‘grab and run’ bag
A wireless signal grabbing bag which ensures that you steal networks with caution and efficiency.
13. The tall-legged table
A long table for the ‘yellow tape of belonging’ which ensures that the objects of restraint become a part of your life with ease.