Objectification Inspired Computer

The Customizable Computer

This object was inspired by the documentary Objectified by Gary Hustwit. A lot of the objects and ideas presented in the film focused on the functionality of an object. For example the interchangeable  heads for a toothbrush, allowing the user to replace the head and keep the body saving both the environment and the user's money. Another concept in the film focused on customizability, and making an object unique to the owner. This two main ideas are what inspired me to make the customizable computer. It's essentially a computer designed to be taken apart by the owner and put back together easily. For example if someone loved to play music they could switch out their memory for a smaller one in order to fit in larger speakers. If a person preferred to play video games they could completely remove their speakers for a larger processor as easily as changing remote batteries. This allows users to customize their computer however they want with ease as well as increase the longevity of the computer. If consumers want to replace the processor, battery, speaker, etc. because it broke or they want the newest model, they can do that without having to buy an entirely new computer. Allowing the customer to replace parts easily also benefits the environment because they no longer have to throw out a whole computer for a problem that could be fixed by replacing one piece.


1. The computer with pieces removed



 2. The computer with pieces removed (bottom view)

 3. The bottom of computer with pieces inserted

4. Front of computer with pieces inserted


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