Process

My initial idea was to create a mug that could capture a user’s verbal intention. When lifted, the user’s intention would project via speakers on the mug. The purpose was to remind the user of their commitment and not let their resolve get lost in the day to day.

The issue with this idea is that A) it would be annoying and impractical and B) it did not challenge or provoke the observer in any way. So, I asked myself, “What are you trying to say?” At first, I thought I wanted to talk about resolutions and how we are constantly asked to assess our futures (“What do you want to be when you grow up?”) and how that weighs us down. But after getting feedback, I realized that these commitments actually keep building up and it can feel like a room “caving in”.