Design against overconsumption – Conscious Unconsciousness #conceptual #critical #speculative #product

What products and product details promote over-consumption? When do we consume unconsciously? The starting point of the project was the conscious use of product features that increase over-consumption. A faucet, a light switch and a hanger question the quality of the user experience in terms of conservation of resources and sustainability linked to the unconscious over-consumption of water, electricity and clothing with our everyday-products. Only a small change on the product makes it more tangible and conscious in the perception. It sneaks into everyday life. A hanger, a faucet and a light switch.

Project video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okIhrEh9XDc.

The hanger throws your clothes on the floor if you have not worn them for a long time.

With the faucet you only get the water you have previously determined in quantity. The first pressure determines the amount of water. If you let go, the water will run until the predetermined amount has been used up.

The light switch nudges you to turn the light off when leaving the room.

Winner at the 2019 ein&zwanzig design competition.

Special Mention within Pure Talents Contest of the imm cologne 2019.