‘a play of dependencies’ – by maya pindeus and johanna pichlbauer – is a set of table lamps that offer different results depending on three given variables: agreement, competition or cooperation. the interconnected design is shared and operated by two people, who together, control the electric circuit in order to turn the lights on or off. 

 

 

video courtesy of johanna pichlbauer

 

 

 

modern technologies have provided society with a certain degree of independence and convenience – many of our actions for example can be carried out without direct communication from others. screens block our eye contact, meetings are arranged online and our messages travel around the world before reaching our colleague sitting across the table. although these advancements may be beneficial, maya pindeus and johanna pichlbauer wanted to bring interaction back into the workplace, to increase the overall well being between people. 

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the two magnetic ends need to be connected in order to complete the electric circuit 

 

 

 

‘a play of dependencies’ aims to create interaction amongst people through the participatory nature of the design. the lamp trio contains two magnetic ends which have to be connected in order to complete the electric circuit. the device is interrupted by small inserts, where the user can attach the missing parts for the light to turn on. this requires the participation of a second individual, whereby the two members must work together to decide on how they operate and debate. 

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the first lamp needs the cooperation of two colleagues 

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the interrupted electric circuits are made from wood and brass

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the third lamp needs the agreement of both parties to be operated

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the interrupted circuit has to be closed through a wooden and brass connector  

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three lamps together

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detail of the brass and wooden ends 

 

 

 

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edited by: hollie smith | designboom