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The Collective Studio

The Gamble House

The Gamble House" slot machine challenges the conventional understanding of design by comparing luck with rational decision-making. This interactive experience encourages visitors to question, "Should a dream home and a good life be the result of luck or thoughtful planning?" It symbolizes life's unpredictability when we rely on fate and superstition instead of a systematic approach. Details of the Lucky Home Slot Machine: Main Structure: The "Lucky Home" machine features vibrant colors, neon lights, and casino-inspired elements. A large lever allows users to spin the reels. A bright sign reads "Lucky Home," with a sub-message like "Choose your home by chance" to entice visitors. How the Reels Work: The three reels represent different aspects of a house: foundation, walls and roof, and interior functions. When visitors pull the lever, the reels spin and stop in random sequences, creating unique house designs. A well-designed home might have a sturdy foundation and functional spaces, while a faulty house could have a crooked foundation or bizarre room functions. Display Screen: Once the reels stop, a screen displays a 2D floor plan of the house based on the reel results, labeled "Perfect Home" or "A House by Chance." Descriptions explain the design's quality. Flawed designs show warning symbols (⚠) to highlight the risks of relying on luck. Symbolic Concept: Luck vs. Design The Lucky Home machine metaphorically contrasts relying on fate with making informed decisions. It challenges visitors to consider how much they are willing to gamble with their life and living space. The Gamble House: If visitors land on an irrational design, the screen displays a message like "A house by fate: Could you live in a place like this?" with warnings about the flaws, prompting reflection on the unpredictability of relying on luck. The Thoughtful Design: If visitors spin a well-designed house, the machine plays celebratory music and displays a message like "A house by thoughtful design: This home was carefully crafted," highlighting good design principles. Key Concept: "Positive Design + Dream Home" The "Gamble House" slot machine symbolizes the challenge against the belief that fate determines quality of life. It contrasts this with "positive design," representing the empowering process of making thoughtful and rational decisions to create better outcomes.
Designer
  • Mr.Kopchai Limpanataywin
  • Ms.Suranchana Polnakorndej
  • Ms.Muchchin Liewtrakoon
  • Mr.Methus Kiattanomkul
  • Mr.Soontorn Manjit
  • Mr.Kittapong Malangpueng