Object 2
- Name:Purple Lighter
2) Describe the object
- approx 3 inch rectangle with rounded edges
- hard plastic and metal
- Fire with a flick of the thumb
- Branded with BIC
- smooth and shiny
- purple
- cost $2
- contains flammable liquid
- Portable fire
- Throw Away
3) What is the intended function of the object
- To create a flame for fire
4) What is the Cultural Context
- made this decade probably in China
- found globally (plastic garbage washed up on shore)
- Society dependant on fire.
- It is branded (Flick your Bic)
- used for Smoking/Drugs
- Comes in many design/color choices
5) Do you have a personal connection to this item?
I am a smoker so I have a personal connection with all my lighters. There is nothing worse in the moment than getting ready to spark up a joint and you have NO LIGHTER. I am dependant on this portable fire.
6) Ways object can be manipulated
- Broken
- Painted
- Collaged
- melted
- Deconstructed into component pieces.
7) Mental Associations 3 things similar
- Fire
- Smoking
- Sparkplugs
8) 3 things in contrast
- Fire extinguisher
- Water spray bottle
- Forest fire