Counting What Counts
Imagining a world where products have counters to record their use
A collaboration with Julian Kriszan. Counting What Counts is a provocative artifact that poses a critical question;
• What makes us care about our things?
• Looking specifically at the visualization of use relating to our personal
perceived value of it?
• With this also comes the question of how we see and understand this use?
• What inputs will drive this emotion?
CONCEPT
MARKETING
This project started off with just the chair, but by introducing the counting seat, we also propose a suite of objects that feature counters to reinforce a world-building exercise prompting contemplation on materialism, personal attachment, and value. It advocates for valuing possessions beyond ownership, emphasizing mindful living, responsible consumption (prioritizing quality over quantity), and appreciation for each item’s unique story.
Our team sought to explore how personal items, particularly ones in our homes, fall into a category of objects that we often deem disposable or easily replaceable. Our concept revolves around showcasing a suite of goods and makes us question like:
• Why do we have an attachment to certain objects we own?
• Do you need to have sentimental value towards something
to value it?
CONCEPT
POSTER SERIES
