scott amron creates a series of prototypes that use sockets without electricity

new york-based designer scott amron has created a series of prototypes that use electrical sockets without conducting electricity. the series was based on the term dielectric meaning, a insulating material that does not conduct electricity. each design experiment realizes this term in an unconventional way using plugs and sockets as their base. among the designs is ‘plugged’ a plug-in cork to ‘plug potential leaks’, ‘shelf’ a power cord fashioned into a rigid shelf and ‘candull’ a candle designed to turn a lamp into a candle holder. scott amron also be participated in designboom’s kitchen ecology exhibition.

‘shelf’ a cut power cord fashioned to form a rigid shelf provides a surface on which to rest objects (cell-phones, a glass of water, etc…)

‘candull’ candle adapted to screw into a light bulb socket transforms lamps into elaborate candle holders

‘single vase AC’ a vase adapted to plug into a power outlet for wall attachment

‘plugged’ the burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity contributes to global warming and poor air quality. plug potential leaks

‘toothhold’ a cut power cord holds toothbrushes suspended over the bathroom sink area… can also hold a rinsing cup or other bathroom related object

‘bite’ towels adapted to plug into a power outlet for wall attachment

‘grow plug’ a planter adapted to plug into a power outlet for wall attachment

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