The 'Life Relative to a Foot' Measuring Stick Explores Lifespans
Monica Shane — May 30, 2011 — Art & Design
References: thevitrine
New York City-based artist and designer Dino Sanchez attempts to answer that question with his latest product, Life Relative to a Foot. What looks to be a standard school ruler turns out to be an exploration of time and space -- a complicated issue simplified to a rather straightforward and direct task. You simply measure the two relative to one another.
One side of the ruler measures a linear foot, while the other measures a lifespan of 80 years relative to that linear foot.
Each ruler is made of bamboo laser-etched with numerals and markings and has a cork backing. Life Relative to a Foot is available through the Paris-based online boutique Vitrine.
One side of the ruler measures a linear foot, while the other measures a lifespan of 80 years relative to that linear foot.
Each ruler is made of bamboo laser-etched with numerals and markings and has a cork backing. Life Relative to a Foot is available through the Paris-based online boutique Vitrine.
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Time-space Exploration — Life Relative to a Foot explores the concept of time and space through a measuring ruler.
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Simplification of Complex Issues — The ruler simplifies the complicated issue of time and space by measuring it relative to a linear foot.
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Artistic Functional Design — Life Relative to a Foot combines art and functionality in the form of a bamboo ruler with laser-etched numerals and markings.
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Art and Design — The art and design industry can leverage the artistic functionality of Life Relative to a Foot to create innovative products.
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Education — The education industry can use Life Relative to a Foot as a teaching tool to help students understand the concept of time and space.
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E-commerce — The e-commerce industry can sell unique products like Life Relative to a Foot through online boutiques, providing customers with innovative measuring tools.
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