By: Silke Snijder
Tutors: Chen Hao & Gijs Huisman
Keywords: Safe, challenging, fun, empowering
When encountering insects inside, people often show an automated aversive reaction that keeps them safe. But when always avoiding uncomfortableness, fear or disgust through immediately acting, they don’t learn there’s no actual threat; keeping the mechanism in place. My goal was to make these people feel less threatened by the presence of insects in their home.
Interacting with the insect and design should feel similar to learning a new language in a small classroom. The safe but inviting space allows them to interact, explore and have fun. Through being challenged, users experience positive encounters which will make them feel empowered.
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