Wired by Rich Lambe is an incisive look at our close relationship with technology and how it's affecting our interactions with others. In each image, a figure appears with his or her head completely covered in a tangled helmet of wires. Even when two figures appear in the same shot, their conversation is clouded by colorful Cat 5 cables -- a powerful and incisive message.
Analytical art projects like Wired by Rich Lambe will ring true to anyone who is or knows a technophile. As we grow ever more dependent on our precious smartphones, laptops, tablets and gadgets, it's only a matter of time before these designs negatively affect our ability to interact with each other in person. See the gallery above for more images of Wired by Rich Lambe.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Analytical Art Projects
- Art projects that examine our relationship with technology provide opportunities for businesses to develop products or services that mitigate the negative effects of over-dependence on technology.
- Disruptive Device Dependency Solutions
- Developing solutions to counteract the detrimental effects of over-dependency on our devices through wearable technology and software can be a commercial opportunity.
- Wired Aesthetics
- The demand for wired aesthetics or technology-inspired designs can create opportunities for products such as fashion, interior designs, and accessories.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can leverage the trend of analytical art projects that examine our relationship with technology.
- Wearable Technology
- The wearable technology industry can capitalize on consumers' increasing dependence on devices by providing user-friendly solutions that address the negative effects of device dependency.
- Fashion and Interior Design
- The fashion and interior design industry can leverage the demand for wired aesthetics or technology-inspired designs.
