Pull-Out

How the Plug Came Out of the Socket

Miroslav Jovanovic

September / September - 2023

Folkwang Universität der Künste Essen

Bachelor of Arts

Description

The ‘Pull-Out’ concept is designed to make it easier to pull out the plug.

Example: If you want to charge a tablet and then conveniently pull it out of the socket, this is often difficult with just one hand. You have to put the tablet down and pull the plug with both hands. The aim was to make it easy to disconnect mobile devices from the socket with just one hand. Promoting accessibility was also a key driving force behind this project. To ensure this, the plug can be released with a lever. The internal gearbox enables the plug to be released with little effort. An archetypal product was chosen to make the concept inviting and acceptable,

This is also because the light bulb not only brought light to homes, but also electricity. The analogy is interesting: in order to design a concept, you have to deal with the past.