Unit 3 - Research about the Use of Mechanical Structures in Life

Modern age, in many cases, the exposed mechanical structure is more of a retro embodiment than a functional feature. Like mechanical watches, there are many watches that show their internal structure so that people can see the process of operation, and the precision of the mechanical structure becomes a reflection of the value. Although it is not as accurate as a quartz watch, it offers a unique aesthetic that makes people have a desire to explore the details. In China, some scenic spots place traditional waterwheels for tourists to interact with, and their external mechanical structure, in addition to its function, gives people more desire to 'play' and deepen their impression.

Therefore, I hope that by combining the mechanical structure with the household products, to achieve the possibility of sustained interaction, balancing the 'useful' and 'playful', and adding some rituals to the daily life.

Waterwheel

Derek Hug, as a kinetic artist, describes these two works as ‘functional art’, make the useful meet artful.

The exposed mechanical structure is not only a decoration, but also a representation, a hint, that leads people to interact with the object.

MechaniCoadters, Derek Hugger

Zybach, Derek Hugger