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A neighbour noticed there is a bird of prey trapped inside our hotel. There is no RSPCA in Slovenia so I had to call the Firemen (go figure!). So they came, the whole team, equipped head to toe in their fire fighting gear, using flash-lights, protective helmets and thick gloves they caught the bird. Never mind me yelling “use the blanket to cover it.. it will die from stress” seems I watched one too many nature documentary. After the bird was out we noticed the blood on its beak, all that hitting in the window from the inside must have caused it to hurt itself. For a few minutes the bird was still, in shock, but when the firemen turned off the headlights and left, she flew away in the night.

Its made from four pieces – two wire crowns and two bottle labels. No additional glue is used, the wire is laminated (sandwiched) between the two sticky labels.

Tool
> Evolution
> Definition
> Tooltoy
> Need and Want

Tool Categories

Toolness
> Body as a tool
> Body and a tool
> Tool as body
> Religion as a tool

Tool values
> Innovation and Creativity
> Functionality and Form
> Simplicity and Complexity
> Authenticity and Customization
> Cost and Availability

Conclusions
> Expiration date
> Common and custom
> Life of consumption

Epilogue

References

Index

“Emeror’s New Clothes reflects on designer’s role: People no longer want to be passive consumers, instead they want to have an active role in searching for better solutions. How can designers open up their work process and allow access for others to participate? How can they be more active in carrying social responsibility? Rather than offering simple solutions,  this days talks will offer some tools for understanding these challenges.”