The concept base on "Time Capsule" idea. Prauge is a unique place where masterpieces from 2000 years history stands. The idea gives both inspiration and challenge. If a good design is placed here, it will be kept in this time capsule city. What can represent our generation culture and how to fit it amoung grand designs from 2000 years history.
I think the mobile devices can represent our generation. The generation who thier days can be ruined by empty batteries! Perhap a charging station can tell a story of our generation like the candle lamp pole tells a story of our great grand parents? Wondering what our great grand children will think of us!
The design should be modular so it will be flexible and make it easier to put in the historical urban. It is also nice if the swing can be moved along the beam so friend can sit with friend or anyone who need privacy can moved the swing to another side.
Beside modular principle, the design should be symetric and allow swingers to approach from both side.
Choice of material. Chose reflective metal to reflect the environment. This helps blend new form with historical environment. Also metal will last if preserved properly. Now it's down to how to compose level of reflection.
The shape is a transition from circle to squircle. This allows users to sit comfortably and safely hide their devices. The circular surface support sitting and blend into smaller squircle to create a small room for charging devices.
Swing is fun and user-friendly. Anyone can use it. I think it make a great product for everyone.
Handle houses a charging mechanism. The idea is that the swinger doen't need to always charge hir or her devices. Maybe just swing for fun and the energey was kept for those who really need.
