pariah products
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This was a week long brief to research a product/object which has pariah status, meaning one which partially performs or fulfils another function or does not function to it's potential for a variety of reasons.TRANSCRIPT
pariah productsResearch a product/object which has pariah status, meaning one which partially performs or fulfils a function but always annoys for a variety of reasons.
bathroom hand dryer function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance
Yes functionsAlternative uses:Dry clothes, hair and face. Sweat patches. Hand heaterSaves you from usinga towel. Disguise noises
Dry hands Slow, too hot, Strength, hygene. not enough time,pressure, surface aea too small, on/off auto confusion,cannot see how long/how much time you have to dry.
function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance
Eventually drys hands. Spreads remaining bacteriadue to heat. Universal, savesthe use of towels
Industrial. Looks likea toilet cistern.
xelerator, longer differentnozzle placment, designair blade
White, metalicassociation withhyegen and hospitalsblue logo/font
to fit fan nozzle for airdirection and heater,pertrudes out of the wall
multiple user dryerMotion sensor activated leds. Interactive and fun to use. All heights and sizes. Cold air and no need to touch any surface for hygenic purposes. Stand alone for acess or wall panel for smaller rooms.
chopping board function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance Yes functions.Provides hard surfaceProtects the table undernearth
Protect tableSolidDoes not move when you are cuttingFood slides off
HeavyFood slides off all over the place no controlOnly good for first process
function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance Provides area for cutting and organising Protects tablesRarely moves or slides
BlockClassic woodenSquare or roundChunky
PlasticFoldable ‘V’ shape boards
WoodenWhiteBlackAll kitchen colour trends
Chunky blockThickLays flat
chopping board + strainer = bowl
blender/smoothie maker function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance Yes functions.Blends fruit, nuts,hard and soft.Different speedsCleanablePours wellDismantles easily
Blend fruit and/or veg into drinkable consistancy
Large quantity always made.Lots of parts to clean.Takes up space in kitchen.Hard to clean inside under blade.Bulky.
function expectation failing success archetype competitions colour affordance Blends food.Large amounts.Quick and easy.
IndustrailSterileAppliance ClassicJug like
Hand blenderSlim line blendersSmoothie makers withnozzle for pouringJuicers
SteelWhiteClassic kitchenor current trendcolours
Bulky bottom for the mecanical parts.Pourable detached jug.Large base areadUsually 3 seperate partsPlug to wall
blender + glass = smoothie
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