Designer Ony Yan designs the new In Memoriam device which is essentially a two-part system that is installed in single-person households. This helps with notifying neighbors if there is a death that happens in the home, designed to "encourage a community to look after each other." The prototype system is able to be installed in homes and has a battery-powered odor detector along with a signal lamp linked together by a wireless connection.
It is placed outside of the home and has a glowing light from candles that are meant to attract the attention of neighbors. Ony explains, "The odour detector hangs at eye level – or breathing height – because my chosen volatile organic compounds as indicators of decay, in this case, sulphur compounds, are heavier than the ambient air. It is similarly comparable to installing carbon monoxide detectors, which are often placed at the same height."
Image Credit: Ony Yan
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- In Memoriam Devices for Solo Households
- Opportunity for designers to create similar devices for single-person households that not only detect death but also assist in emergency situations.
- Community Care and Support
- Opportunity for businesses to offer services that foster community connections and support for those living alone.
- Smart Home and Iot Connectivity
- Opportunity to create more interconnected home devices for better safety and security.
Sectors Adopting This
- Home Security Industry
- The opportunity to create devices that help monitor homes for safety.
- Smart Home Industry
- Businesses can offer smart home technologies that connect multiple IoT devices.
- Senior Living Industry
- Services that provide support and companionship for seniors living alone could incorporate this technology.
