Student Brittny Badger explored how household and kitchen appliances are taken for granted in her senior thesis for Hartford Art School. In her photography series, Badger features images of household devices that have been completely taken apart and reduced to a series of mechanical parts. The aerial photography series makes you realize the amount of work, effort, money, time and labor that go into making everyday devices.
In the series, Badger offers viewers the chance to see inside the inner workings of many day-to-day appliances. Badger began her project by deconstructing an electric hand mixer and realizing that the insides of many appliances are actually more intriguing and visually stimulating than the minimalist outer shell. To date, Badger has gutted a sandwich maker, can opener, coffee maker, juicer and popcorn maker.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Appliance Deconstruction
- The trend of completely taking apart household appliances to showcase the inner workings and mechanics has the potential to inspire innovative designs and technology.
- Mechanical Photography
- The trend of capturing the inner workings of everyday devices through aerial photography showcases the beauty in functionality and could inspire artistic collaborations in the tech industry.
- Transparency in Design
- The trend of revealing the internal components of appliances through photography highlights the importance of design transparency and provides an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves through unique and visually appealing designs.
Where This Applies
- Appliance Manufacturing
- The appliance manufacturing industry can use the trend of appliance deconstruction to design more efficient and visually appealing products that showcase the inner mechanics.
- Photography
- The photography industry can utilize the trend of mechanical photography to showcase and market the beauty in everyday products.
- Technology Design
- The trend of transparency in design provides an opportunity for the technology industry to differentiate themselves through unique and visually appealing designs that prioritize both functionality and aesthetic.
