N A I S H O
Noun. Meaning ‘secrecy’ in Japanese. Depending on the situation and context, this can also mean ‘secret’ or ‘privacy’.
Achieving Play and Discovery in the Mundane.
Statement of Design Intent
To challenge the dreary way we guard our valuables to create a more positive and playful experience for consumers to achieve a higher comfort level and quality of life in the home. This will be accomplished by taking a new design perspective on protective storage methods and developing a furniture piece that maintains the functionality of security while introducing elements of play and discovery into the modern home.
Comfort In the Home
Extensive research was conducted into the meaning of a comfortable home and its contribution to the user’s quality of life. This research was used to enhance the quality of the design, taking into consideration the needs of the user and our ever-changing societal needs. A home is a very personal place; therefore, the security of being able to protect one’s valuables to maintain this security is a desire shared by all. Current protective practices are usually contradictory or predictable in nature, thus making it extremely difficult for users to feel completely safe or comfortable.
Japanese Puzzle Boxes
From early on in the design process, a decision had been made to appropriate the seamless designs of Japanese puzzle boxes as inspiration in creating this product. The playful, simple mechanics proved to be an exciting approach to introducing play and discovery into the home.
