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Perfect Alignment, from Do you want to replace the existing normal? |

For Michael Anastassiades, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby |

Do you want to replace the existing normal? is a range of hypothetical products with the goal of generating debate about contemporary issues.

When Perfect Alignment is purchased, the user programs his or her horoscope into it. On key astrological dates, a pink fabric crystal explodes form the box and rapidly deflates. What happens next is up to the owner.

Exhibited at MOMA, New York. 2008 |

Chandelier |

For Michael Anastassiades |

All the elements of this chandelier are in perfect balanced. The use of pivoting joints allowing for a dynamic reconfiguration of the elements without having to disconnect the luminaries.

Bra trainer |

A teaching aid designed to instruct adolescent boys to overcome the intricacies of opening the brassiere.  When initiated the machine demonstrates the principles of both clasp disengagement and brassiere removal.  Following a short pause the machine then re-secures the bra ready for the next demonstration. The piece is inspired from accounts of repressive post-war institutionalised sex education.

In collaboration with Noam Toran |

Exhibited at the Luxembourg Musee d’Art Moderne. 2007 |

Photography by Andres Lejona |

Prosthetic spy leg |

Commissioned by The Science Museum, London, the spy leg is a prospective design for the secret agent of the future. The leg comprises of four different lower legs, tentacle, grappling hook, running and normal leg, that the user can switch between. The attachments that are not currently being used are stored around the thigh. The leg is based on expected developments in current technology or known areas of research.

In collaboration with Noam Toran |

Exhibited at The Science Museum, London. 2007 |

Designs for fragile personalities in anxious times |

For Michael Anastassiades, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby |

Technical consultant for the fabrication and operation of several pieces of kinetic furniture. |

There are three versions of the Hide Away Furniture. They are for people who are afraid of being abducted. Each opens in a surprising way without disturbing objects displayed on their surfaces. Their outside appearances say little about how they are made or used, they attempt to blend in with their surroundings. The interiors are lined with felt to muffle sounds. Each of the pieces is designed around a specific pose. The poses encourage the occupant to feel in control, proud and comfortable, the opposite of a foetal position which would make them feel like a victim. The poses also generate an unusual geometry helping to disguise the fact they can be occupied.

Photography by Jason Evans |