Millennials Spend An Average Of 10 Hours A Week On Dating Apps

Written by: Kristine Fellizar

Reference Link: https://www.bustle.com/p/millennials-spend-average-of-10-hours-a-week-on-dating-apps-survey-finds-but-heres-what-experts-actually-recommend-8066805

Dating app, Badoo, recently surveyed its database of 370 million users worldwide to discover how much time people really dedicate to dating apps. On average, people spend about 90 minutes a day online dating, and men tend to spend more time swiping on apps than women do (85 minutes versus 79 minutes a day).

It may seem like a lot, but according to the survey, people log on about 10 times a day on average, and each session lasts about nine minutes long. So most people aren't exactly on their phones for an hour and a half straight looking to meet new people. When you're logging on multiple times a day, you never really realize how much time you're actually spending on dating apps. In short, the minutes really do add up. But they might not be necessary.

If you regularly get frustrated or upset by the process, Karyn suggests cutting down your usage down to prevent dating app burnout. "I’ve seen many people make the mistake of spending hours at a time on dating sites, but this can also be counterproductive," Karyn says. "The only thing you need to be successful is consistency and patience."

Minimalist Light Phone

Designed by: Joe Hollier and Kaiwei Tang 

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/06/minimalist-light-phone-design-used-little-as-possible-mobile-technology/

Designed to be used as a second phone, the Light Phone allows smartphone users to disconnect from their apps while still being contactable via phone call.

"We couldn't help but feel that the last thing we thought the world needed was another app," they said. "There were all of these products and apps coming out left and right all claiming to make our lives better."

"We just couldn't believe any of it anymore – these products didn't respect the user or their time. Being more connected couldn't actually be what we needed to become happier."

This product encourages people to use the phone for the prime function it was created for, calling and communication. No social media and no distractions. Maybe the digital detox should purely focus on eradicating the toxic nature of social media

#artificialselfie

Designed by: Daniel Armengol Altayó

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/03/aram-gallery-london-unread-messages-exhibition-digital-communication-addictions/

Uses a moving arm to repeatedly take take selfies and post them to Instagram. It's a commentary on how social media is robotic, and how it lacks emotion.

I like the idea of a product portraying a message. My products so far haven't had any commentary on our social lives or the world; so it'd be quite an interesting development process. If I was able to create a system that had a commentary on how digital devices are taking over our brains, and how we are so engrossed in them we don't notice events occurring in real time, that would be something I think I'd quite enjoy creating. 

Block

Designed by: Ernst Koning

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/12/block-phone-faraday-cage/

Portable hexagon shaped faraday cage to help us switch off from our phones. 

A mesh-wrapped electromagnetic-proof shield – Block is an aluminium case that can store up to seven smartphones, blocking all their connections.

"Just put your phone in it and close the lid. Block will block all incoming and outgoing signals, enabling you to be more present in the moment," said Block designer Ernst Koning, who argues that being offline has become a luxury.

"Two-thirds of the world's population has a smartphone. Moments without rings, pings, pushes and requests for responses have become rare," Koning continued.

"Block gives people a healthier relationship with their smartphones and a chance to reconnect with family and friends, get things done, or just switch off for a moment."

I like the idea of creating a modern solution which is inspired by historic events or pieces, being able to bring back pieces and iterate upon them, or modernise them is something that requires a lot of attention to detail, and needs to be done well for it to succeed.

What Is a Digital Detox?

Reference Link: https://www.verywellmind.com/why-and-how-to-do-a-digital-detox-4771321

How To Plant Grass Seeds

Reference Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cccB1edQpGw

From this video (full video seen in cell block below) I learnt that grass seeds don't need to be planted in any specific way, just onto prepared soil, and then with soil thrown on top of it. This making it the ideal seed to use in the frisbee. It would also encourage people to plant lawns or grass patches in city spaces. 

According to turfonline.com "To make a lawn from seed, you need to sow 25-30g of grass seed per square metre. If you are overseeding to renovate an existing lawn or sportsfield, 15-25g/m2 is plenty. If you know the area of the lawn-to-be, you will be able to calculate your seed requirements."

The average grass seed size is also 1mm in length, meaning the holes to allow the seeds to disperse out of the frisbee have to be this size as well. 

Seed Dispenser

Found on Amazon

Looking through what already exists in the realm of seed dispersal is important, so that my idea is not something that's already been invented, and to allow me to analyse the pros and cons of pre-existing solutions.

The seed dispenser uses a lattice structure, which I might try to integrate into the frisbee. Some sort of hole structure that has the ability to let the seeds out in a regulated pattern. 

Sun Station

Designed by: Julene Aguirre-Bielschowsky

A piece of public furniture that provides free solar energy in open areas. The energy is generated entirely by Mono crystalline solar cells. 

The reason I have included this in my research is because it provides free and clean energy as a shared and long lasting solution to the current situation of the world using too many finite materials to fuel cities. 

It also encourages people to spend more time outdoors and in public areas, this raising our communication with our neighbours and the environment as well. 

Bware Water Meter

Designed by: A2 Design Solutions

Gadget that informs the user of water consumption whilst water is being used. The reading is produced by the flow of water passing through an internal generator, which is also responsible for charging the backup battery which keeps the display visible for up to 2 minutes after the water stops flowing.

What I like about this product is it is educating and encouraging a sustainable lifestyle. By informing people of how much water they're using/wasting, which most people are not aware of, or don't know enough about. It's an effective way to raise awareness of water wastage, and helps make saving a precious natural resource more tangible. 

I want the product that I create to include this idea of educating others. 

The Standing Collection: Wanda Chaise Lounge

Designed by: A4Adesign

This is a chair made 100% out of recycled honeycombed cardboard. 

What I really love about this product is the idea of biomimicry, and how its curved shape emphasises the irregular texture of the structure of the cardboard, and it creates a strong, sustainable and comfortable product. 

60BAG

Designed by: Okincyzc Design

A green answer to polypropylene made "green bags". The production of the bag recycles locally harvested plant waste, and turns it into the bag, which is fully biodegradable.

What I like about this bag is that it uses waste materials or byproducts of something and creates a completely functional product from it. I don't think I'd be able to create something like this in the time frame of the project, but the idea of using a byproduct to create such an innovative product is really cool. 

SeedBomb

Designed by: Konkuk University Industrial Design Students

Normally, when you think of the word "bomb" it brings forward negative thoughts, such as war and death. The `seedBomb aims to change that view, by spreading life and happiness and growth. 

What I like about this product is how it uses such a unique way of dispersing seeds, and ensuring that they get planted and grown. The process of it being flown in bulk and released in bulk by air is really interesting. The idea of seed dispersal being done by man. Maybe I could try integrating this into my product. 

Clay Cups

Primary Research in India

The reason I have included this clay cup in my research is due to the concept of it. This cup has been fired to the point of it being able to hold its shape and liquids, but after it's used it is thrown onto the ground. After which, the cup is thrown on the group and shatters. People gather the pieces every hour and the clay is brought back to its original form with water. It's able to do this because it hasn't been put in the kiln to become a truly kilned piece of clay.

I really like this idea of reusing materials, and not creating any waste with the products, wither in the manufacturing or its use. The material is also biodegradable and doesn't have any negative affect on the planet. 

I'd aim to make my product as sustainable as possible, and with this research it has made me realise that the manufacturing of the product is just as important when considering all aspects of sustainability.

After Ancient Sunlight - a water-resistant jacket from a plastic made of algae.

Designed by: Charlotte McCurdy

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/05/charlotte-mccurdy-bioplastic-raincoat-2/

"New York designer Charlotte McCurdy has fashioned a water-resistant jacket from a plastic made of algae, which captures existing CO2 from the atmosphere."

"All of the threads and fasteners that bring the jacket together are also fossil-carbon-free." 

"Crucially, McCurdy explained, unlike a number of other bioplastics, her material is entirely made of algae not just "with some algae"."

Bio-plastics are a new material in the world. I'd quite like using it in my product, or at least attempting to. Plastic is one of the best inventions in our world, as it has become something we can't live without, but also it's the worst thing in our world, as it's the one thing we can't live without.  

It's one of the worst materials in the world. It never decomposes, it clogs up the seas, and even kills animals. Finding a sustainable replacement, which is also useful and 100% functional is so important. 

He and She Dining Chairs

Designed by: Eva Karlou

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/12/05/mater-eva-karlou-stool-chair-design/

"Ethical design brand Mater has launched a chair with a woven rattan seat inspired by Bauhaus founder Walter Groupius."

The fact that this product is both aesthetic and sustainable completely disregards the stereotypical idea that "sustainable products can't be beautiful". I want my product to embody the ideas of minimalism and Bauhaus design theologies, where designs are streamlined and remove all forms of ornamentation. However, it still will look good.  

Bio-bricks

Designed by: Suzanne Lambert

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/06/bio-bricks-human-urine-environmentally-friendly-university-cape-town/

"Lambert used recovered human waste and living bacteria to make the bricks, which can be fabricated in different sizes, shapes and strengths.

She believes the bio-bricks could be a real alternative to traditional bricks, which are heated at temperatures of more than 1,000 degree Celsius, producing huge carbon dioxide emissions."

I'm not saying that I'm not slightly weirded out by this product... I mean it's a brick made of pee! It's so innovative and interesting and eccentric. I can't really believe that it exists. 

I would quote like my product to have that same feeling to it. Something innovative, and eccentric. Not something you would ever has heard of. 

Edible Food Packaging - Scoby

Designed by: Roza Janusz

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/21/roza-janusz-creates-sustainable-edible-food-packaging-design/

"Packaging production will no longer litter the environment but enrich it," Janusz told Dezeen.

The idea of creating packaging that prevents littering, is made in a sustainable fashion, and is an enjoyable experience is what drew me to this product. 

"Scoby is designed to store dry or semi-dry foods, including seeds, nuts, herbs and salad"

Primary Research at Chelsea Physic Garden

TASK 3: SOCIETY

In my home life with my parents, we started using less plastic bags and bought our own cloth bags, so as not to keep throwing away bags and polluting the environment even more; and if we did happen to use plastic we would always save it and use it for another day. Not only this, but we have been trying to cut our meat eating to once or twice a week. It is a known fact that mass farming is very harmful to our environment. The production, processing and distribution of meat requires huge outlays of pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, feed and water while releasing greenhouse gases, manure and a range of toxic chemicals into our air and water.

I grew up in Singapore, which is a very green city and is full of trees and clean air. The city has made littering illegal and fines people when they throw trash on the street. Recycling bins are also seen nearly everywhere, instead of trash cans, so it decreases our impact on the environment overall. I don’t feel as if I was negatively impacted by the environment in Singapore, although it is hot and a small city.island, it wasn’t due to environmental issues, it’s because it’s 1 degree north of the equator.

Singapore also holds the undisputed crown as Asia’s Greenest City due to its ambitious environmental targets and its efficient and innovative approach to achieving them.

Singapore's efforts to develop sustainability and eco-friendliness by. integrating nature, harnessing green technology and strengthening. ownership of the land by the people. Sustainability, Singapore style shares how these efforts have. attracted international attention and reaped significant economic benefits.

In terms of my cultural background, I am an Indian citizen. It shames me to say this but India, specifically Calcutta is one of the most unhealthiest and non-environmentally friendly places in the world. As of right now, there is a haze that has labelled the country to have an “unhealthy air quality”. Not only this, but the roads are fun of trash, as people are not very concerned with where trash is placed. The noise pollution is extremely high, as there are constantly honking cars and shouting people. As I said before, I never felt as if I was negatively impacted whilst living in Singapore, however, whenever I visited Calcutta I always fell ill, and never felt really happy whilst there. I would see stray dogs that had been left to wander with legs cut off, or the smog would cause my cousins and I severe headaches. The rubbish and pollution definitely affected the main river, the Ganga. My mother told me that it used to be a beautiful and clear river where people used to pray. Now it’s full of sewage and trash, and people wash themselves inside of it. The worst of it is, the Ganga goes straight out to the sea, and carries all the litter and trash with it.

I don’t think there’s any “traditional” way of living, however, in Asia it is common for children to live with their parents for a long time, even after they’re married. This tradition is heavily implied as most Asian cultures are collectivist, and believe that one persons actions affect the whole families, whilst in the West it tends to be more of an individualistic society.

In India the idea of socialising is called an “adda”, which is basically where people sit or stand anywhere and gossip for hours. It can either be lively or not, it truly is up to the crowd of people who are attending. Indian weddings on the other hand are a major affair, and celebrations can last for a month or even longer. There’s multiple ceremonies and people that have to be invited, some for the grooms side and some for the brides.

These traditions have been passed down from family member to family member.

EXAMPLES OF A SUSTAINABLE COMPANY

1. TOMS

Reference Link: 

https://www.toms.com/impact

https://media01.toms.com/static/www/images/landingpages/TOMS_Impact/TOMS_2019_Global_Impact_Report.pdf

• Does the organisation have the welfare of its members or employees as a consideration?

In 2009, TOMS invested in building a team of international development, health, and nonprofit professionals, now known—appropriately, we think— as the Giving Team. Over the course of 10 years, this team has developed relationships with over 200 non-governmental and humanitarian organizations in 80 countries worldwide. We call these organizations our Giving Partners, and they are critical to the way that we give. Working hand-in-hand with these organizations, we’re able to better understand the needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, we can help meet these needs by integrating TOMS resources into their existing programs.

• Does the organisation contribute somehow to the country or region where it is based?

The company has helped the poor and impoverished from all over the globe

• Does the organisation maintain the crafts or production techniques specific to that area?
• Does the organisation consider the working conditions of its employees?

Yes 100%

• Can economic growth be compatible with sustainability?

I believe it can be compatible. 

Sustainable systems are often created since it is a more complicated process (e.g. completely cutting down trees in a forest vs cutting down specific trees and replanting and nurturing). Jobs can be created in terms of resource management and growth of the company.

Personal income will increase due to companies being more productive and raising more profits. As a result, job growth will also increase.

Not only this, but in our modern world a "sustainable" company is viewed highly by the public, and many people will flock towards it to support it. 

• What can art and design organisations / companies do to foster sustainability?

I think that companies really need to take into account the environmental impact of the products they're making, all the way from the cradle to the grave. When saying this, I mean that the entirety of how the product has been made (from the growth or finding of the materials) to the end of its life (disposing of it), the company should take into account how much energy it required to go through each stage. However, if a product could be made to be recycled, that would be even better.

• Can companies make a profit without compromising their measures to foster sustainability?

I guess it depends on what the company achieves to make? I believe that in our world now it can be done, although a lot of work has to be put into it. However, at first it might be a rocky start. This could be due to buying new machinery or materials that in the long term would increase economic growth and environmental friendliness, but in the short term might affect the companies economic growth in a negative manner,

3D Soundscape Headset

Designed by: Microsoft and Future Cities Catapult

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/06/future-cities-catapult-microsoft-guide-dogs-3d-headset-soundscape-to-help-blind-people/

"Using audio technology developed by Microsoft, orientation, navigation and contextual information is delivered through vibrations in the headset that transmit sound through the wearer's jaw and cheek bones to the inner ear, bypassing the ear drum.

This, combined with bone's ability to conduct lower frequency sounds more efficiently than air, allows the wearer to still hear the noises around them as usual, but also be aware of another layer of voices and alerts from the device.

The locations of coffee shops, ticket gates and points of interest, as well as directions, can be spoken to the wearer by the device to help them better understand where they are."

Makes me think of how this adjustable headset could be incorporated into a utility, or solve an issue. AI.... not enough time for a one week project, but how about an airpod which could connect to your body/system and be able to alert you about certain things u=during the day, or if you had appointments?

Tatik

Designed by: Tembolat Gugkaev

Book: 

Incorporating an arm chair and a shelving unit in one serves to approach furniture design from a different angle. Literally slanting to create a pyramidal form, the 'Tatik' does well to keep all of your books and possessions tucked away and secure. 

It provides adequate storage and allows a person to stay comfy in their chair and grab a book with ease. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Bedside Table in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek

Meticulously crafted in Piet Hein Eek's studio using traditional woodworking techniques and bis quintessential vocabulary of recycled wood collage. Each piece is available with a fixated or characteristic high gold finish. Due to the nature of the material used in production, each piece is a one of a kind. Made in the Netherlands. 

I was enchanted by the use of the traditional woodworking techniques, as well as the idea that each bedside table is unique, and created out of scrap wood materials. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Kaarl Wall Hook by Artek

A simple elegant take on the coat hook. The hook unites two materials - oak and steel - the hook makes a distinctive and practical addition to public or private spaces. 

I like the simplicity pf this product, and how it has removed all the frills or unnecessary adorations that many products do like to utilise. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Ernö Hook by Michael Marriott

I like this design as it's simple and effective in what it wants to achieve. The design was also designed in honour of the architect Ernö Goldfinger. It's simple and minimalist, and can be an inspiration for the idea of a phone holder, that can also charge a phone. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Multilite Pendant by Louis Weisdorf

The Multilite features two cylindrical shapes and two quarter spherical shades within a metal ring. The lamp reflects Welsdorf's passion for diversity, allowing the user to adjust the shades in both functional and aesthetic combinations. 

I really liked the style of this lamp, and its unconventional design in how it allows light to be seen. I also like the simplicity and almost Bauhaus inspired aesthetic of it. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Abstract Assembly by Donna Wilson

I found the backing of this chair to be really intriguing. It looks like the pieces of wood have been knitted together, or attached with the use of those wood pieces. The shapes of the pieces also don't match up, and create this weird pattern that has holes in the middle of the chair. I like this Memphis-inspired, funky aesthetic. 

Primary Research at SPC Furniture Store

Bonbon Pendant Light by Ana Kras

I really love the handwoven aspect of this lamp. The soft wool shades gently defuse lightened produce a warm and soft glow. The colours meld together beautifully, and the use of the strings intertwining between each other allows for the lamp to look family friendly. 

The Dipr

Designed By: Robert Hauleluk 

This is a cookie dunker made specifically for Oreo cookies. It's created for kids. I decided to include it in my research as I like the simplicity of the product, and how it has been manufactured for one specific shape and size. 

Reference Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rhaleluk/the-dipr-a-spoon-for-dunking-sandwich-cookies

"When you dunk a chocolate chip cookie, you change everything about it: the texture, the flavor, right down to the chemical composition. As Matthew Harting, a chemistry professor at American University, explained to Quartz, the secret is a group of chemical additives called emulsifiers."

"Both chocolate and milk contain emulsifiers. The ones in chocolate let fatty ingredients (oil and cocoa butter) mix with ingredients without fat (water and cocoa powder). They also keep the fat in milk from collecting at the top of your glass."

"This delicious magic, aka science, is taken to the next level when chocolate chip cookies are dunked in milk because the emulsifiers from both substances interact on your tongue. Milk calms down the intense sweetness from the chocolate, Harting said, and emulsifiers “help to smooth out the chocolate as you’re eating it,” giving you the perfect creaminess-to-cookie flavor ratio. Otherwise, it could taste too gritty and crunchy."

https://www.rd.com/food/fun/dunking-cookies-in-milk/\

Body Buddies by BNAG

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/11/bnag-body-buddies-ceramics-nomad-design/

"German design studio BNAG encourages us to celebrate our flaws with a collection of lumpy nose vases and pink nipple clocks."

"Each piece boasts the natural irregularities that come from the process of hand-crafting, encouraging people to in turn embrace their own flaws."

"Some of the ceramics are bumpy and rugged, some are cracked, because we all have scars and things that we wish were different, but it's all about embracing and celebrating those parts of your body, and putting them on display in a domestic environment."

The Pan Whistling Jug

Designed by: Pierre Charrié

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/24/pan-whistling-jug-pierre-charrie-product-design/

"The ceramic Pan whistling carafe is a reinterpretation of pre-Columbian ceramic vessels found in Peru. These were used as ceremonial tools to produce sounds for healing purposes or to invoke spirits."

"As the water moves around inside the jug it creates a movement of air that passes through a whistle built into the hollow of the handle."

"The jug takes on the shape of a bird, a zoomorphic design that nods to the original Peruvian vessels. The streaked texture adds animality to the volume, referencing the bird's feathering as well as the water movement in the jugs."

I decided to include this product into my research as I enjoy the playfulness of the product. As well as how it is able to encapsulate Peruvian culture and history. Not only is the vessel inspired by history, but a sense of biomimicry can be found within it. 

The technological aspect of being able make a ceramic vessel produce noise is also extremely interesting, and seems very complex.

Magnetism Meets Architecture by Jolan van der Wiel

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/06/jolan-van-der-wiel-magnetism-meets-architecture-ceramics/

"van der Wiel created a series of ceramic objects using a process that exploits the conflicting properties of natural materials and processes."

"Gaudi's small model of La Sagrada Familia was quite inspiring for this project," Van der Wiel told Dezeen. "He used gravity to calculate the final shape of the building. I thought, 'What if he had to power the turn off the gravitational field for a while?' Then he could have made the building straight up."

The use of the science behind this vessel is truly jaw dropping. Creating a vessel using magnetic fields, and clay to create the product is totally revolutionary. 

Kintsugi Pottery

Reference Link: https://www.invaluable.com/blog/kintsugi/

This form of pottery doesn't look at the creation aspect of one vessel, but instead how a vessel has been "destroyed" and put back together. In this sense, the Japanese believe that the cracks are the true beauty behind the product, rather than the product itself, which is why they're painted in gold, as to highlight their elegance. 

"Kintsugi is a centuries-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery and transforming it into a new work of art with gold, the traditional metal used in Kintsugi."

Set Of Three Petrol Blue Ombre Vases by Andrew Wicks

Reference Link: https://www.andrewwicks.co.uk/new-gallery/

The use of colour in these beautiful piece is what has led me to include it in my research. I'm interested in how the painting was added so smoothly, as well as on the textured ridges.

Grogged Vessels by Sevak Zargarian

Reference Link: https://www.sevakzargarian.com/grogged-vessels

I really enjoy the use of bowl being so grotesque in nature with the use of the sticking out pieces of ceramics. The colours used also add to the minimalist affect of Zargarians work, but the layering of the ceramics is such an ironic and huge contrast. 

"This collection of grogged porcelain vessels explores the liminal space between craft and design by using craft elements with industrial techniques creating process-driven tactile surfaces within decorative objects. Grog, fired ceramic pieces, is the craft element which is paired with reverse casting to control the inside shape of the vessels, but leaves the rest to be influenced by the process. This results in the random pattern of the grog throughout the body of the vessels."

Trapunto by Quintessence

Reference Link: http://www.guillaumedelvigne.com/trapunto-quintessence/

The reason I've included this product in my research is due to the interesting shape of it, as well as the fact that it's a lamp. It's extremely interesting how a light is able to fit inside the hole of the lamp, and how the clay has been carved to create this bulbousy shape to accommodate a bulb.

Facet Bottle and Diamond Vase by Hella Jongerius

Reference Link: http://www.jongeriuslab.com/work/Facet-Bottle-and-Diamond-Vase

The vase has been made from porcelain and is so beautiful with its expressive colouring. "The facetted bottoms of the large porcelain Facet Bottle and Diamond vase still refer to this folding technique. The facetted surfaces break the light, and the colour, in parts, allowing to better see how a colour changes depending on the location it has on the object: in the light or shadow, on a hollow or convex part. The facetted surface is combined with a textured pattern that is meticulously carved out of the porcelain by hand."

The colouring has been done by "layers of matte and shiny glaze overlapping each other, creating layered colours."

The work behind this minimalist and attractive vase is truly mind-blowing, which is why I have it included it in my research. 

Strangles Lights by Gitta Gschwendtner

Reference Link: http://www.gittagschwendtner.com/object_frameset.html

The fun and somewhat morbid representation of these lights is what really draws me to it. I love the way the bottles look as if they've been tied up, and it makes me think about how the clay was cast and layered over the mould. 

Crystallization 78 by Lukas Wegwerth

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/02/gallery-fumi-pad-paris-fair-new-design-study-o-portable-thomas-lemut/

The complexity behind the creation of this vessel really speaks to me. As well as the brutal beauty in its aesthetic. The vase has been "made from broken pieces that have been put back together by growing white and pink salt crystals around them." I really enjoy the way the salt crystals have been intergrated and meld with the vase.

Fuzz Side Table by Study O Portable

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/02/gallery-fumi-pad-paris-fair-new-design-study-o-portable-thomas-lemut/

The reason I've included this in my research is due to how the vessel was made. "The furniture has been created using layers of a gypsum-resin composite called Jesmonite, which is then cut across the middle to form a tabletop and reveal the central circular pattern." This allows the table to resemble tree bark and its circular rings. The material is also an interesting choice, as these tables could actually be made from wood, but instead, is made from this substance Jesmonite. I also enjoy the simplicity of the product and its minimalist aesthetic. However, I'm unsure of why the hole has been cut into the middle of the table.

Flexi-Chair

Reference Link: http://www.flexiblelove.com/

This is a chair made 100% of paper that can bend and fold into different shapes and has the ability to accommodate more people to sit on it. I like the fact that it's made out of an unconventional material, since paper is quite a weak material. 

Comodo Crutch

Designed by: Denise Kim Wy

Reference Link: https://gajitz.com/take-a-seat-transforming-crutch-lets-you-rest-wherever/

The Comodo Crutch is a chair that can both aid in movement and be moved. It's a very popular product in the market due to how simple it is in style as well as weight, which isn’t very much. The chair that is on the product itself has a very innovative and aesthetically pleasing outlook, as it doesn’t disrupt walking or grip on the bars, but also doesn’t show all the mechanics that has gone behind it, since users now want a ‘minimalistic’ and ‘simple’ point of view. There only seem to be a few issues which consumers feel should be addressed, the ease of use for the product isn’t very easy as it involves a lot of movement and ending down to adjust the chair, the product is quite expensive since it’s made in such a small batch due to its many original features, as well as its manufacturing style, which is apparently a very tedious process, and the last issue which is that it’s for only one type of crutch, not for the elbow crutches, which some people use as well, and there aren’t any products out there for them.

Chair/Chair

Designed by: Eric Ku

Reference Link:https://www.fastcompany.com/90434211/kaiser-permanente-is-reinventing-medical-school-digital-cadavers-and-all

This chair is a fun and friendly version of flat pack furniture. The reason I have included it in my research is how the pieces that spell out "CHAIR". There are no additional joints (such as screws, nuts and bots, etc) but rather the pieces have been cut so they fit like a jigsaw. 

La-Z-Boy

Designed by Edward Knabusch

DICTIONARY: Push, Pull, Twist, Fold, Drop, Reach

The La-Z-Boy chair is a great example of movement within a design, as well as kinetic design. The whole purpose of the chair is to create a comfortable seating position for a user to sleep in after a long day, to catch a quick nap. The lever next to the chair allows for the backing to be pushed down, and the footrest to come up, by being pulled with the use of the lever. The La-Z-Boy also incorporates dropping, folding and twisting, within its complex mechanisms.

Explosion Cabinet

Designed by Sebastian Errazruiz 

Reference Link: https://www.gessato.com/wooden-cabinet-explodes-into-unique-kinetic-design/

DICTIONARY: Tug, Pull, Carry

A kinetic design that plays with a classic technique, the sliding dovetail, and expands it into new territory. The imaginative sideboard features natural wood and glass, simple materials which let the shape take the spotlight. The furnishing appears normal in its neutral, closed position and out-of-this-world when the wooden rails are pulled to the end of their reach. 

ATE 

Designed by Paul Sandip

DICTIONARY: Turn, Roll, Cut

ATE is what remains of the excess material of the pencil sharpener is removed; that is, two opposite cones, joined together at their narrowest end containing a blade.

Solstice, The Kinetic Clock

Designed by Animaro Design

Reference Link: https://www.designcommunication.net/design/best-examples-of-kinetic-design

DICTIONARY: Rotate, Twist, Fold, Turn

It is a moving clock that changes its flower-like frame throughout the day when the sun is higher in the sky (midday) the clockface is at its biggest. In the evening (6 pm) the clock is at its smallest. This clock gracefully expands and contracts with each passing hour of the day. Thanks to the specific structure it shows the time from the shape of the clock face, not only with the position of the hands.

The Expanding Table

Designer: Unknown

DICTIONARY: Pull, Rotate

The table has the ability to expand, and accommodate for more people to sit around it. Often times the mechanism is either done with a lever, or a knob, which the user can pull or rotate to allow for the table to grow out in size; the same can be done when the table has to "shrink".

Quadrant House

Designed by Robert Konieczny

Reference Link: https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/21/quadrant-house-robert-koniecznys-moving-terrance/

DICTIONARY: Turning, Rotating, Pushing

Quadrant House is named after the device used by astronomers to determine the position of the stars. This motif forms the basis for the concept of the building's moving section, which pivots through 90 degrees.

"Part of the building reacts to the sun and follows its movement," Konieczny told Dezeen.

"It gives residents shade and pleasant airflow when they are there, but also control of the sunlight in the building or extension of its space."

Folding Designs

From "Collapsibles" 

DICTIONARY: Fold

Jelloware

Designed by The Way We See The World

From "Green Design"

DICTIONARY: Carry

A line of edible cups in different flavours that compliment a corresponding drink. The cups are made from agar agar, and can be nibbled on whilst drinking; leftovers can be put into composting. It is translucent, moldable, edible and biodegradable.

Switch

Primary Research

DICTIONARY: Flip, Press

The switch flips and presses to allow for lights to be turned on. The use of the responsive design also ensures and comforts the user that the mechanism is working.

Automated Door Lock

Primary Research

DICTIONARY: Tap

The tapping mechanism of the key to the lock allows for the contents of the room to be kept safely.

Lamp

Primary Research

DICTIONARY: Slide, Close

The lamp has a covering that can slide over it and shut off the light that comes out from the lamp. The lamp is used for religious purposes for people who can’t switch off lights due to religious reasons.

Sunglasses

Primary Research

DICTIONARY: Folding

The sunglasses have the ability to fold, as seen on the sides of the frame; with the use of hinges. Allowing for them to be easily carried around either in a case, or a pocket.