Remix Culture: Making the Mundane Manageable

Remix culture is creating a new object or artwork from an already existing work. This can include mashing multiple works together or re-imagining a singular piece. It provides room for innovation and expansion that the original avenue may not have explored. Today’s society is built around remix culture, constantly expanding on our predecessor's ideas. This allows for expedited technological growth, as the work of many minds can achieve a lot more. Remix culture also provides a platform for new and imaginative artforms to take shape.  

I began exploring remix culture with the use of object. I re-imagined what we use in our day to day lives with an attempt to streamline our lifestyles even further. I underestimated the difficulty that remix culture carries with it. Initially, I felt that using works that already existed would be easier than starting from nothing. It provided quite the challenge in conceptualizing ideas from pre-existing objects. Here are a few ideas I came up with in Tinkercad using objects from thingiverse.com.  My main aim in exploring remix culture was to make the little things in life a little bit easier.

Coffee Intravenous:

The Coffee Intravenous allows for a steady, consistent application of caffeine throughout the day. It bypasses the need for drinking and allows for a regulated dose. Inspired by a heavy coffee drinker.

Coffee Pot Handle: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3553010 

Wheels (From Office Chair): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2782416

 

 

Wiper Glasses:

If you are a glasses wearer, you know how chaotic it can be when walking in the rain. These automatic wiper glasses are a hands free solution to keeping your vision crystal clear in a downpour. Inspired by consistently wiping water off of my glasses.

Wiper Blades: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3347763

Glasses Frame:  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1545458

 

Living Room Bridge: 

In adverse weather conditions, it can be a real pain getting all the way to your car. This bridge, much like you would use to get on an airplane, goes from your living room window direct to your vehicle. Inspired by a dislike of weather.

Bridge: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2431556

House: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:610696

Car: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:302706

 

Cat Umbrella:

Given a cat's distaste of water, I felt it only appropriate to create a device that would allow them to play outside in the rain. It is in their nature to explore, and it is only fair they can do so comfortably. Inspired by someone who feels their pain.

Umbrella: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:533197

Cat: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:182091

  

Back-Brella 

 After creating the cat umbrella, I wondered why humans did not have something similiar. It is quite annoying to be constantly holding an umbrella and being left one handed for the duration of a stroll. This simple device functions as a regular backpack, but with the simple push of a button it becomes a hands-free water repellent device. Inspired by a frustrated rain-goer.

Umbrella: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:533197

Human: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1095845

Backpack: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3562047

 

Combscissors:

If you have ever tried cutting your own hair, you would understand that you need three hands. One for the comb, one for the scissors and one to hold the hair in place. This device allows the comb hand and scissor hand to be the same hand. You can comb, hold and cut in one swift motion. Inspired by my own frustration of self haircuts. 

Comb: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2789072

Scissors: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2029739

  

Guard Dog:

This mechanized device allows any dog to become a guard dog. The 360 degree cockpit allows for the sighting  of any intruder and the intuitive controls fit even the least adept canines. Inspired by a believer in the empowerment of dogs.

Mech: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9832

Dog: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:446787

Shower Coffee:

This built-in coffee machine allows the showeree to indulge in their morning caffeine on an efficient schedule. Inspired by every minute counting in the morning.

Shower head: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2428783

Drain: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:817788

Coffee Machine: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:146526

Pancake Pan:

This pan comes in with a built in spatula that allows for the user to obtain the flattest angle against the pan. The nook in which the spatula lies allows the user to get the spatula all the way under the pancake before initiating a flip and risking pancake breakage. Inspired by an inadequate pancake maker.

Pan: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2821765

Pancake: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2988614

Spatula: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3477050 

Stair Slide:

This in-home slide allows the user to enjoy going from floor to floor. Stairs can become quite tedious over the years and it is important to keep the mind sharp. Inspired by the mundane staircases of society.

Slide: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1872435

House Interior: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3936001

Couch: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:141404