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“..what is the difference between analogue and digital, physical and virtual? what connects and bridges these apparently different worlds?”
Dialog05 wished to expolore this question with their exhibit ‘universal connections.’ A question they say each member must address on a daily basis as an industrial designer, cerating consumer products.
The team decided to explore the subculture of the USB — Originally limited to only geeks, nerds and those in the industry, but now, is an every day item, bordering on low-tech, a technology that has been clearly understood and accepted by the general public.
“..something democratic evolves and develops and therefore often even receives a totally different usage than was originally intended.”
“this phenomena inspired us to use the USB interface, with all its possibilities and ambiguities as a medium for this project. we created installations, objects and products that are surprising, enlightening, inspiring and questioning, and on the other hand ironic or even amusing. “
the direct individual-data-connection for hearing, scanning and checking. any more secrets?
what are our essential needs? what do we really need for surviving?
not only for data junkies, also in the event of a virus. or simply for your daily data rations!
communication is spontaneous, direct, and works best between two individuals. is digital a serious alternative?
no access for unauthorized persons.
plastic, steel and glass. where should the data go? an icon regains its physical form
for the non-dialling generation, it’s a trip into the past – for those born earlier, it’s a trip down memory lane.
forgotten your password? the universal handle opens doors and gates.
a snapshot from summer, your favorite gig, your first time or your last flirtation. do you want to click through your memories or bury them?
This is a really sweet, philosophical post. The whole idea behind this remediation of something that’s essentially part of new media is terrific, the rubbish bin and the padlock are particularly great. I also like the ‘box of memories’ one – taken the place of a photo box or photo album, everything’s now digitalised now and it’s all just a part of life!
From the Vaults: Universal connections — Objects between analogue and digital http://bit.ly/amCTn4
RT @designtavern: Universal connections — Objects between analogue and digital http://bit.ly/amCTn4
between analogue & digital (old) http://www.designtavern.com/2009/03/universal-connections-objects-between-analogue-and-digital/
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