So I’m looking at protective gear, objects that already exist (see the diagram from previous post), and exploring how they can be translated into the language of designer objects. The challenge is converting the familiar into absurd, abstract pieces….here’s what I started with (keep in mind these are jumping off points, and future prototypes will develop from these ideas):
1) The unisex cod piece/girdle….this contraption is meant to be worn as a way of protecting the groin/stomach area.
Feedback from the first presentation suggested that the products didn’t actually protect in any way, or actually address areas where we feel the ego. However, I think this product protects areas that humans feel insecure about, thus contributing to ego/self-esteem issues (in this case women’s stomachs, hence the girdle, or penis size for men, hence the oversized cup). Therefore this technically still falls into protective gear for the ego because it protects areas that have a direct effect on how we feel about ourselves (self-esteem).
2) the inflatable helmet (inflate to whatever size wearer feels is necessary)
This product protects and maintains a big head…as with the first one, it is still a very obvious, non-subtle commentary…like I said works in progress, rough ideas that are the start of an iterative cycle
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