Design development 1

My initial designs  considered the different ways I could reflect concealment using movement.   I thought about the way in which the machine  would operate; whether that be by physical interaction or magnetic or electrical power. This led me to think about all the machines I have been encounter in my lifetime ; the first machine being a  'Jack in the box '. 

1st Brainstorm 

I watched a video that demonstrated how the Jack in the box works. I found this very informative and  wondered how I could apply the mechanics to my own 

     As I  began to collate my ideas I started how I could apply the Jack in the box method to reflect the idea of concealment.   In my second brainstorm I considered how I could recreate the movement of the jack in a box using different mechanics.

2nd Brainstorm

Jack in the box inspired design 

   In this design the machine works by creating two holes. The first hole contains the lever that is connected to a lollipop stick (body ) of the model. It works by the  operator pulling the lever in a continuous left right motion, as it is being pulled the model moves from right to left.  Unlike my "Jack in the box inspired design" It's purpose is not to conceal the alcohol but make the viewers aware. I did want the machine have some expect of movement however  I want to explore how the movement of the machine reflects the  ideas I am trying to convey. Initially  I was exploring the idea of concealment but this brings to light  other avenues of exploration to consider :

- societal behaviours towards alcohol. 

- Time ? was their a specific time period where attitudes to drinking changed.

Time - is there or was there ever a time when their was a sociably acceptable time of day to indulge in alcohol ?   

Gender- Where there any social implications for women when it came to drinking alcoholic beverages.  

- Place -Did attitudes from alcohol differ from city to city e.g. London - Norwich.

Jack in the box  study