Finding five items that engage more than just our sight started out as a challenge to me, but the more I thought about how my 5 senors interact with everyday objects, the faster i found myself saturated with applicable designs. For me it was in looking past pure aesthetics of an item that i found items with well considered ergonomics and ease of function engaged several sensors.
Bubblegum
Surprisingly, I found this simple item stimulated the most sensors when interacted with. Initially, its looks with the bright colors entrances the eyes. The semiotics of its shape and color instantly associate the products with thoughts of candy, then as the gum is unwrapped the scent gratifies those initial feelings. The texture and flavor serve its function as a food product however the secondary function of the consumer blowing bubbles also engages the ears. I prime example of a product that engages all five sensors.
Rubber Coffee Mug
The way the ergonomics of the mouth piece mould to the lips simulate the touch sensors. Its look and feel are integrated seamlessly to create an experience of drinking the coffee, not just keeping it warm.
Authentic Iphone Earplugs
Without wanting to seem cliche, there is more to this item then i just being something i have i my pocket. I believe apple have created a fashion and design icon through the way these earplugs interact with your sensors. Firstly the modernist design and marble white simplicity is reminiscent of the Parthenon. Easily recognizable when worn, it would be hard to find a person in the western would that doesn't subconsciously think "Apple" when they see these. Obviously these serve the primary function of engaging the ears, but the way they have been designed to feel against your ears has been well considered.
Midi Keyboard
The black on white keys are an instant visual aid to to associating this with its function of being and instrument. The way it creates sound obviously engages the ears and the years of its existence has crafted the generic design of the keys to become ergonomic and efficient.
Mandarin
Nature has subversively crafted a fruit that engages our sight, touch, smell and taste.
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