Traces of an Imaginary Affair

Traces of an Imaginary Affair is a conceptual design by Bjorn Franke and Jonas Unger. It is a project that I find really intriguing, but I'm sure others would find it absurd, if not offensive. The design is a set of tools to aid in faking an affair. The tools can replicate bite marks, fingernail scratches, carpet burns, smells of perfume and more. As described by the designer:

"The project broaches the issue of intentionally instigated jealousy in relationships, which often serves to bolster self-esteem or to test the strength of partnerships. It was inspired by stories of people who used fake evidence of victimization or illnesses to receive attention from others."

Comments

[Rasmus]

Intriguing the lengths to which we go to construct the stories of our selves projected onto the canvas of the world and the (often futile) attempts we make to try to control the flow of cause and effect/consequence