dominic wilcox: pre-handshake device

dominic wilcox: pre-handshake device


'pre-handshake device'


many people in the world seem to be at war with each other. families split through
disagreements, gang warfare on the streets, politicians arguing, whole civilisations
and religions constantly battling. the 'pre-handshake device' designed by british designer
by dominic wilcox aims to help those who are at odds with each other make a first move
toward reconciliation.





ideal for visitors looking to make up with someone, the 'pre-handshake device' is currently
on display at the uncomfortable conversations exhibition during new york design week 2010.
this group exhibition challenges designers to create a piece which provokes an uncomfortable
yet important conversation between individuals. the resulting work ranges from houseware,
furniture, jewelry, fashion, graphics to video.



fiona db
05.18.10  
12
stupid idea
moho   05.18.10
What a nonsense!! I think many designers should find better things to do with their lives...
Yujin   05.18.10
it would make a great album cover though...
Tom   05.18.10
you have to see this on another language..perhaps, it can be a image of the future. or a ironic image about our present contact, more like a plastic sense and less human. Is like a mask . no? i'm wrong?
ab   05.18.10
Excellent!
Minky   05.18.10
It is the purpose to think about less human feelings and what it is to be a human. This makes you just think about it. Its not a great design because it is an art piece.
Ampule   05.18.10
Of course its Art !
puss   05.18.10
Very interesting!!!
Ruiki   05.18.10
The "not great design" equals art statement: Where does that understanding come from? It's so ill informed and very prevalent.

This is design and art. They are not exclusive. And, for me, this is a mediocre example of both.
jk   05.19.10
Tom' you are right - it would make a sweet album cover!
andy   05.19.10
Pathetic Idealism. The world is not at war for some esoteric reason unknown or incomprehensible to other humans that would just require a handshake to fix. Silly. People fight because they are defending something. Solve a problem or get involved in the conversation that talks about ISSUES instead of relying on one liners then retreating into your John Lennon collection. Oh my generation of white gloves. Tom, I think they fained on the album cover as well . . . uh, Pink Floyd . . . "Wish you were here"? Google it.
onemanwithapencil   05.19.10
I was taught design by people like this and that's why I didn't learn anything until after I graduated.
mylittlebunnywunny   05.19.10

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