Teddy Bear Alarm Clock
Clock Radio with Cuddly Bear for Snoozing
2004
With Didier Hilhorst for Interaction Ivrea · Intentionally mysterious, the alarm clock radio (named 'Quattro') is housed in a semi-translucent enclosure devoid of any markings to hint at its function. It is controlled entirely by an illuminated touch sensitive interface. In stark contrast with the minimalistic styling of the alarm clock radio, a cuddly plush bear is provided for snoozing as well as tuning the radio.
Despite being an unlikely pairing from an aesthetic point of view, these two objects (a teddy bear and an alarm clock radio) are often situated in the same context. Upon discovering that hugging the teddy bear causes the alarm clock to snooze, this strange pair becomes immediately familiar.
Instructions
A complete instruction manual was created to aid product development. This is a sample of the booklet.
Exhibitions
- Strangely Familiar Future w/ Tecno, April 2005, Milan
- Strangely Familiar, January 2005, Turin
Copyright © 2004 Nicholas Zambetti