Investigation I Documentation: Phantom Bell
Made by David Oladosu
Phantom Bell is a doorbell that only works when nobody is in front of it. I took a great deal if inspiration from James Pierce’s Obscura 1C for this project. The idea of putting a great deal of thought and intention into something that functions in an unconventional and counterproductive way was a contrast that I wanted to explore more deeply. In this project, I explore the narrative of over-designing a practical product to intentionally set limitations on how it can be used.
Created: February 17th, 2023
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Phantom Bell is a doorbell that only works when nobody is in front of it. I took a great deal if inspiration from James Pierce’s Obscura 1C for this project. The idea of putting a great deal of thought and intention into something that functions in an unconventional and counterproductive way was a contrast that I wanted to explore more deeply. In this project, I explore the narrative of over-designing a practical product to intentionally set limitations on how it can be used.