Anti-Socialization

Installation, 2016
50 x 30 x 30 cm

“Phubber” is the phenomenon of ignoring others in a social setting by constantly checking your phone. This word is a combination of “phone” and “snubbing”, which means “to disdainfully ignore”. “Anti-Socialization” supports this passive lifestyle by helping the user escape a certain moment. The device works like a protective mask to shield the user from especially unpleasant situations. By carrying this device people can control the degree of the viewing angle. However, the function of this equipment is not to simply assist people to overcome social obstacles, but to recreate specific situations. In highly developed societies, people will want – to transport themselves into a different atmosphere or private retreat with the help of e such technologies.