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Experiment overview
A speculative design concept that reimagined drunk driving prevention by combining sensor technology with social accountability.
Rather than relying solely on law enforcement or vehicle shutdown systems, this approach created visible signals that empowered community members to intervene when detecting drunk drivers.
Main objectives
I developed this concept to shift drunk driving prevention to community-based intervention by creating a steering wheel cover that would illuminate bright red when detecting alcohol through skin contact and breath sensors, transforming private intoxication into a publicly visible safety threat.
Achieved results
The concept generated discussion about the potential of combining technological detection with social accountability.
The visual sketches created with Bartosz Tytus Trojanowski effectively communicated how such a system might function in real-world scenarios.
The concept challenged conventional thinking about drunk driving prevention by positioning community members as active participants rather than passive bystanders.
Main reflection
This speculative design revealed how relatively simple technology could transform social dynamics around drunk driving by making the invisible visible.
The concept’s power lies not in complex detection algorithms but in its ability to convert private behavior into public information, creating accountability through transparency.