Interruption in Objects


Design Thesis:

to reframe and take inspiration from instances of nuisances and translate them to valuable everyday objects

How might we...- take an instance of interruption to user experience as a valuable indicator?

︎ Duration: 26 weeks
Year: 2017
Thesis supervisor:
Donn Koh


Is it possible for something that is normally seen as a nuisance to be valuable?

Imagine climbing down a ladder, uncertain of where the ground is — what if the last rung pre-empts you? Or as you pull a shirt off a hanger, it juts out from the rest of the clothes rack?

By embracing disruptions as potential signifiers, new possibilities for everyday objects can be uncovered.

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A soft cushioned haptic feedback on the last rung indicates that it's the last step even in the dark, making your exit off the ladder more confident.


Have you ever felt that you spend more time than necessary sifting through for empty hangers in a sea of clothes? These hangers 'raise' up when empty, helping you locate them easily.

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