Sarah Gao's Fire Extinguisher was developed specifically for installation in a pet store, explaining the somewhat unconventional approach to its design. The wall-mounted flame retardant mechanism was inspired by some of the items that one might find around a shop for domestic animals. Its method of handling was also influenced by the way people interact with their beloved critters.
Looking like a magnified retractable dog leash, the device is complete with an opening towards one corner that facilitates a comfortable grip. To activate and deactivate the douser, you simply pull the two halves apart or together. Sarah Gao's Fire Extinguisher has a relatively rectangular form but has been molded with smooth rounded edges. These encourage you to cradle the appliance easily like you would your kitten or your puppy.
What's Driving This Trend
- Pet-influenced Design
- Opportunity to develop products and services inspired by pet-related design elements.
- User-friendly Interaction
- Opportunity to create products with intuitive and comfortable handling inspired by human-animal interaction.
- Creative Fire Safety
- Opportunity to innovate in the field of fire safety with unique and unconventional designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Pet Stores
- Pet stores can incorporate pet-influenced design elements in their products and store fixtures.
- Home Safety
- Home safety industry can explore user-friendly fire safety devices inspired by animal interactions.
- Product Design
- Product designers can experiment with creative and unconventional fire safety mechanisms based on pet-related elements.
