SAFE CUDDLING

2010 Here the Science-Fiction Prototype is a suit that allows for the innocent cuddling of children by helping adults to maintain their integrity. When the child wearing the suit is touched for too long or in inappropriate areas an alarm goes off, first gently hinting to potential ambiguities, finally assertively reminding (flashlights! bells!) the parent or care-taker and others around of their responsibility.

Does our desire to eliminate uncertainties and avoid risk lead us to become ever more fearful? Can humour be an appropriate tool for challenging dark and uncomfortable social issues?

The proposal was shown to parents, child minders and a child protection professional.
The suit acted as a tool to spark debate about rational and irrational fears, about risks, technology, the media and attitudes within society towards children’s safety. The dissemination of the concept took the form of interviews and workshops. The project was
also presented and discussed in exhibitions and on various blogs.

Technical drawing