Critical Objects Archives

Art Energy Basket

מאי 13, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

An interactive gift basket that gives it’s recipient insight on which energy source is best for them, based on their beloved preference: money or the environment Energy Basket – environmental critical object by Alizarin Zroob Fossil fuel is finite. In the pace we’re using it, it’ll all be gone in decades. In comparison, the sun is estimated to have 5 billion years of shining left. The fact most of the earth (~80%) is still powered by fossil fuel is a calamity. Energy basket is communicating this simple truth with a simple, playful interface. https://youtu.be/1tM0FD36TUg Conclusion: Even if you’re greedy, renewable…

ITP Final Critical Object Proposition

אפריל 29, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Topic / Subject: Fossil Fuel With the environment being my most important client, I'd like to criticize the absurd use of fossil-fuel and petroleum-based materials. Besides being a major pollutant, fossil fuel is finite, and it's about to run out. Our world in Data states coal will run out in 114 years, oil and natural gas in ~50 years. Other sources have even shorter estimates. In any case it only makes sense to make a shift towards using renewable energy. In this final project, I'd like to design an object that will encourage this shift. Limitations / constraints ☻ Attribute:…

ITP Makeup takes Forever

אפריל 21, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

A new critical object from Tanic Nakpresha and Alizarin Zroob is A makeup box counting the time accumulated applying makeup and compares it to the time necessary to accomplish life goals. Topic: Beauty StandardsAttribute: TimeMood: HarshDevice: Statistical facts With the beauty industry pushing us spending more time and more money on obeying to arbitrary beauty standards, the actual accomplishments that represent actual success are being pushed aside. Intelligence and education, health and fitness, and basic commodities such as housing, cellphones and avocados. Studies found that average women spend 2 years of their lives wearing makeup, and nearly $200,000. This original…

ITP Dildon’t

מרץ 31, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Trigger warning: sexual misconduct Topic: sexual assault prevention Mood: intimidation Device: grotesque As intrusive as an unsolicited dick pic, as obnoxious as a catcall, as shocking as unexpected groping in a public space… zroob productions is pleased to present: Dildon’t The sexual assault prevention toy Dildon’t was designed not only to criticize but mainly to prevent sexual assault. It is an unconventional sex toy that gives its user something more crucial than pleasure: a sense of safety. https://youtu.be/1nz8iitNsLo The #metoo movement have raised awareness to the issue of sexual assault. Dildon't is taking the criticism one step further, and aims…

ITP Support Whip

פברואר 10, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

Life has got you down on your knees? Are you in the mood for self- atonement? The Support Whip is the perfect device for you! When you're being hard on yourself and expecting torture and pain, the Support Whip will give you what you really need: affirmation and encouragement to get you feeling good again! https://youtu.be/Z0VahLvTTsg Acting by Cacia Zoo, Concept by Gilad Dor and Alizarin Zroob The Support Whip is ideal for Self-flagellation but can also work with a partner. Despite it's rugged look, it's impact is incredibly soft, just like a pat on your back. A positive audio…

Art It's Whack not to Vaxx

פברואר 4, 2019 Alizarin Zroob

A dunk tank to drown the most vulnerable members of society Starting the Critical Objects class, I grouped with Cara Neel and Veronica Alfaro to tackle a subject that's unnecessarily controversial: vaccine. Background Vaccines have been researched and proven highly effective in preventing illness. Major medical organizations state vaccines are very safe. These organizations include: CDC, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Institute of Medicine (IOM), American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), UNICEF, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), World Health Organization (WHO), Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases…