Shelf Life is for the weak.
Although an object is supposed to have it peak
experiences, there is a clear need to manufacture products that withstand the test of time to serve their utilitarian functions. Also; with the Circular
economy encouraging servicisation of products and the use of shared utilities; objects must be
designed to be fit for multiple and changing user cycles.
performance moments in the course of it’s usage
Moreover, we as humans look at objects as a
ad-hoc rather inventive ways; post a typical shelf life
individuals. And we preserve and celebrate them by
span, people have the tendency to use them in
period. This speaks volumes about our relationship with objects.
tangible embodiment of memories or identities of valuing the object.
Today we are moving into times, where
manufacturers are making objects that are built to last and science and technology are coming up
with eco-friendly solutions for disposable ones. We are leaving behind the idea of ultra-consumerist;
use & throw, to embrace manufacturing and use of products that are sustainable in the long-run. With human resources being replaced by the idea of
Autonomous and the physicality of objects fading into being replaced by interfaces and augmented
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