Now that mobile phones are thoroughly integrated into human life, payment methods have gone from cash, to swipe cards, and now mobile phone payments. People knew that cash was dirty, but people never paid attention to mobile phone cleaning. In recent times people have fallen into the trap of consumerism and have suffered from bacterial infections. I want to cleanse the germs from mobile phones through the action of the old stage of consumption (swiping card) and I also want to wash away the germs of consumerism from people's minds. People are not averse to cleaning their phones, they just forget that the installation exists to remind and help them to clean bacteria on their phone.
Pro-form of "phone-swipe"
This installation can be placed in the middle of the square and act as a visual centre to act as an attention grabber and reminder. The surface is made of hard plastic for durability and interchangeability. The bright colours take passers-by back to their childhood playgrounds, calling to mind the child and urging people to take their attention away from their mobile phones and consumer goods.
Space-saving form
When the installation is placed indoors, some parts can be trimmed off, retaining the most basic functions - alcohol disinfection and high speed air drying. The whole unit can be recessed into the wall to save space in the aisle.
Basic form
Three modules make up the complete function, which is the most basic practical form. The device can be placed against a wall. when people pass by, the mobile phone can be swiped directly through the device like a credit card, and the phone is then completely disinfected by alcohol, drying and UV light.
Drawings for basic function
The unit is designed in a modular form and can be divided in its entirety into 7 pieces - 1 top and 6 bottom modules, the 6 modules can also be divided into groups of 2 or 3. Each module has a different function, such as spraying alcohol, high speed air drying and UV disinfection. Each individual module can also be separated to replace different "swipe" spaces, e.g. a relatively narrow one for adults swiping mobile phones and a relatively large one for swiping watches and children's use.
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