Airplane Mode: A concrete box designed to seduce you into digital disconnection
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#2This reads like a submarine[1] for the design firm. Also, calling it "airplane mode" makes it impossible to google for.
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#3Too much chance to scratch the phone or watch if it’s also kept there.
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#4Why do I need a concrete box with a leather cradle for this? My phone has a feature - conveniently also called “airplane mode” - that does this.
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#5Why do I need a concrete box with a leather cradle for this? My phone has a feature - conveniently also called “airplane mode” - that does this.
Maybe you want to turn on airplane mode and put it in "airplane mode" for double-meassure security. Maybe you want a Faraday cage made with the finest craftmenship. Maybe you just want to ignore work and tell your boss that it wasn't possible because your phone had no signal and it wasn't your fault it had no signal (in case your employer keeps track of that sort of thing.)
Re: Airplane Mode: A concrete box designed to seduce you into digital disconnection
#6Why do I need a concrete box with a leather cradle for this? My phone has a feature - conveniently also called “airplane mode” - that does this.
Please avoid commenting without first reading the article.
> If we want a break, why not turn off our phones?
> “Does anyone do that?” Morenstein asks.
> What about tossing our phones into a shoe box?
> “Maybe it’s too easy an answer,” Cronan suggests. “This approach was
> about having a certain presence.”
> In fact, Cronan and Morenstein set out to add a ceremonial aspect to
> disconnecting. From opening the heavy lid to placing your phone in the
> cradle, each analog movement becomes an intentional affirmation of the
> digital sacrifice you are about to make. To complete the gesture, close
> the box and encapsulate the device.Re: Airplane Mode: A concrete box designed to seduce you into digital disconnection
#7Why do I need a concrete box with a leather cradle for this? My phone has a feature - conveniently also called “airplane mode” - that does this.
Please avoid commenting without first reading the article. > If we want a break, why not turn off our phones? > “Does anyone do that?” Morenstein asks. > What about tossing our phones into a shoe box? > “Maybe it’s too easy an answer,” Cronan suggests. “This approach was > about having a certain presence.” > In fact, Cronan and Morenstein set out to add a ceremonial aspect to > disconnecting. From opening the heavy l…
I read the article first then checked the comments here and I still feel that way. I highly doubt I'm alone.
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#9So, just to be sure, this is an article about a one-off non-product/art piece?
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#10So, just to be sure, this is an article about a one-off non-product/art piece?
>Although just two prototypes exist today, both companies have expressed interest in producing the object for sale.