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Going beyond archetypes: a story about inspiration, limits, and communication

Zilinskaite, Gabriele (2023) In Diploma work IDEM05 20232
Industrial Design
Abstract
Archetypes, as universal patterns or prototypes, are deeply ingrained in the
collective consciousness and shape our expectations about the appearance, function, and meaning of objects. However, as products and their contexts change, it becomes necessary to find ways to break away from existing archetypal images. This thesis explores the development of archetypes, the boundaries of object categories, and innovations in order to overcome archetypes and challenge typical scenarios.

Through research, this thesis finds that archetypes follow their roots and are
difficult to radically change. People are more likely to accept objects they are familiar with, and unfamiliar objects may be rejected due to misunderstanding. Furthermore,... (More)
Archetypes, as universal patterns or prototypes, are deeply ingrained in the
collective consciousness and shape our expectations about the appearance, function, and meaning of objects. However, as products and their contexts change, it becomes necessary to find ways to break away from existing archetypal images. This thesis explores the development of archetypes, the boundaries of object categories, and innovations in order to overcome archetypes and challenge typical scenarios.

Through research, this thesis finds that archetypes follow their roots and are
difficult to radically change. People are more likely to accept objects they are familiar with, and unfamiliar objects may be rejected due to misunderstanding. Furthermore, storytelling plays a significant role in product acceptance and contributes to the product’s aura.

The final outcome of this thesis is a mobile, modular conversation pit that
challenges archetypes in several ways. It revises the traditional conversation pit, proposes a setting that encourages genuine communication rather than distractions, and encourages people to disconnect from their smart technologies and connect with each other. Inspired by the prehistoric room with a fire pit in the centre and reminiscent of the symbol of a WI-FI, this conversation pit is a synthesis of the findings from the exploration of archetypes. (Less)
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author
Zilinskaite, Gabriele
supervisor
organization
course
IDEM05 20232
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Archetype, connection, conversation pit, market standard, object categories, prehistoric
publication/series
Diploma work
report number
ISRN: LUT-DVIDE/EX--23/50644-SE
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ISRN
language
English
id
9141450
date added to LUP
2023-11-21 13:35:08
date last changed
2023-11-21 13:35:08
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  abstract     = {{Archetypes, as universal patterns or prototypes, are deeply ingrained in the 
collective consciousness and shape our expectations about the appearance, function, and meaning of objects. However, as products and their contexts change, it becomes necessary to find ways to break away from existing archetypal images. This thesis explores the development of archetypes, the boundaries of object categories, and innovations in order to overcome archetypes and challenge typical scenarios.

Through research, this thesis finds that archetypes follow their roots and are 
difficult to radically change. People are more likely to accept objects they are familiar with, and unfamiliar objects may be rejected due to misunderstanding. Furthermore, storytelling plays a significant role in product acceptance and contributes to the product’s aura.

The final outcome of this thesis is a mobile, modular conversation pit that 
challenges archetypes in several ways. It revises the traditional conversation pit, proposes a setting that encourages genuine communication rather than distractions, and encourages people to disconnect from their smart technologies and connect with each other. Inspired by the prehistoric room with a fire pit in the centre and reminiscent of the symbol of a WI-FI, this conversation pit is a synthesis of the findings from the exploration of archetypes.}},
  author       = {{Zilinskaite, Gabriele}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Diploma work}},
  title        = {{Going beyond archetypes: a story about inspiration, limits, and communication}},
  year         = {{2023}},
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