Hamilton
Jayden
Balancing
Platform Slippers
My
design works firstly with the brain’s preconception of what the slippers are. I
have created them so that they appear like ordinary slippers on top of two
plush boxes.
Next
it deals with balance, which is to do partially with the sense of touch and
feel, and partially to do with the brains ability of coordination.
Whilst
wearing the slippers to walk the user will be able to acknowledge the
difference between heavy and light in their feet, as well as balance, and a
lack of balance while they walk.
The
idea behind the slippers is to create an experience that the user can compare
with their usual everyday walking experience. I wanted to have a really heavy
slipper and a really light slipper; this will confuse a person’s sense of
coordination.
People
who have used the slippers will hopefully acknowledge that feet are often taken
for granted, and it isn’t until we confuse them that we really appreciate the
job they do.
Instruction
The
challenge of these slippers is to first put them on whilst seated, secondly to
stand up and walk whilst holding onto something (a table, chair or friend) and
lastly to walk in the slippers without holding anything for balance.
Do
not try on slippers if you are not confident that you can balance yourself.
Incorrect use may result in injured ankles, feet, and other body parts.
