General Questions:
- What is the history of an object and who will continue this history into the future? (Piñata, Skateboard)
- What are objects that celebrate life? (Wedding Rings, Penguins with Stones)
- Living in the presence vs cheating objects for nostalgia / records? (Photographs, Selfie Sticks, Lighting Equipment, Microphones, Meta Glasses)
- When do we observe objects and when do they observe us? (Smart Objects)
- What Objects do we even have ownership over today and how does this change our behavior? (Subscriptions, Rental Contracts)
- What objects can create community? (Birthdays, Pinjatas, Social Media) digital vs analog?
- Can an object represent a world? Is there an object that is universally understood? (Golden Plate form Voyager, )
- What even is an Object? When does one object become another? (Boat of Theseues)
Brainstorming focusing on specific topics
We want to explore the consequences of an overproductive society, where structural, technological and cultural shifts prioritise efficiency, production and success over human connection.
The loneliness epidemic. A growing public health crisis associated with a 29% higher risk of premature death.
Positive future. Technology and art to inspire people to care for each other rather than only themselves. Real and virtual community building. Sense of belonging. Ritual. Feeling something inside you and around you.
Narrowed Down
How do we give people the opportunity to connect within the framework of a megacity? How can a physical object help facilitate that connection? (non-transactional)
What are Objects that actually create community?
Piñata
We envision a reusable, interactive piñata that unlocks through collective movement and dance. By combining technology, play and mystery we transform public places into places of connection and shared experiences.
Plates
Worldbuilding Approach and Next Steps
Starting from world building vs starting from a single object?
Object from the presence or near future?
How can our object not be artificial?
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