Purposeful precariousness

This is our exploration into an idea we have called Purposeful Precariousness. The deliberate creation of a thing that, rather than seeking to be quick, robust and easy, insists on being slow, delicate and awkward.

The Purposefully Precarious cup is a faff, a fuss, a palaver and proud of it! Wilfully precious and deliberately delicate it is not to be grabbed or to be rushed. The Purposefully Precarious cup requires a pause; a moment of calm, attentiveness and stillness

  • The cup that won't stand up - Scenario #01
  • The cup that won't stand up - Progress #01
  • The cup that won't stand up - Prototype #03
  • The cup that won't stand up - Prototype #02
  • The cup that won't stand up - Prototype #02