Design for All 5 Senses | Jinsop Lee | TED Talks
Why is Sex So Good?
In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of why sex is enjoyable and shares a personal anecdote about a project in university.
Anecdote: Solar-Powered Clocks
- The speaker recalls a project in university where they designed solar-powered clocks.
- The speaker's clock used a dwarf sunflower to track the sun's position throughout the day.
- A friend named Chris had a different design using magnifying glasses and scented oils to tell time.
- The speaker admits that Chris' idea was better but couldn't explain why at the time.
The Five Senses Graph
The speaker discusses their realization about the role of the five senses in pleasurable experiences and introduces the concept of the five senses graph.
Epiphany on Five Senses
- A friend suggests that sex may be enjoyable because of its impact on all five senses.
- This leads to an epiphany for the speaker regarding how different experiences can be evaluated based on the five senses.
- They create a graph called the "five senses graph" to record memorable experiences.
Using the Five Senses Graph
- The graph has a scale from zero to 10 along the y-axis and represents each of the five senses along the x-axis.
- Memorable experiences are recorded on this graph as a way to analyze them from a sensory perspective.
- Examples are shown through a video demonstration of riding motorbikes and recording sensory inputs.
Results from Five Senses Analysis
The speaker shares some results obtained from analyzing various experiences using the five senses graph.
Instant Noodles Experience
- Taste and smell are rated high for instant noodles, while sound (slurping noise) also plays a role for some people.
Clubbing Experience
- Taste is rated at four for clubbing, with the taste of drinks being a significant factor. Kissing is also mentioned as part of the experience.
Smoking Experience
- Touch is rated at six for smoking, with the sensation of holding and bringing a cigarette to the lips being important.
The Perfect Experience: Sex
The speaker discusses how sex stands out as an experience that engages all five senses at an extreme level.
Sex and the Five Senses
- Respondents describe great sex as hitting all five senses intensely.
- A student's quote emphasizes that even bad sex can still be enjoyable.
- The theory of the five senses helps explain why sex is so good.
Applying the Theory
The speaker reflects on how their theory about the five senses also explains why Chris' clock design was superior.
Comparison: Speaker's Clock vs. Chris' Clock
- The speaker's clock only focused on sight and touch, while Chris' clock incorporated smell.
- Chris' clock revolutionized time-telling by utilizing smell as a sensory input.
- This realization highlights the importance of considering multiple senses in design.
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The Perfumator
In this section, the speaker introduces an idea called "the perfumator" which is a spraying mechanism that can be added to a vial. This mechanism allows users to fill up the vial with their favorite scent, making their clothes smell nicer and potentially enhancing the ironing experience.
The Perfumator Idea
- The speaker proposes the concept of "the perfumator," a device that can be attached to a vial.
- Users can fill up the vial with their preferred scent.
- The device aims to make clothes smell better and enhance the ironing experience.
Candy-flavored Toothbrush
In this section, the speaker suggests a toothbrush that tastes like candy. When the taste of candy runs out, it would indicate that it's time to change the toothbrush.
Candy-flavored Toothbrush Idea
- The speaker proposes a toothbrush with a candy flavor.
- When the taste of candy diminishes, it serves as an indicator for replacing the toothbrush.
Combining Musical Instrument Keys with Remote Control
Here, the speaker combines their fascination with flute and clarinet keys with an instrument they do play: television remote control. This combination aims to create a unique design that not only changes how we use products but also alters their appearance based on sensory experiences.
Combination of Musical Instrument Keys and Remote Control
- The speaker merges flute or clarinet keys with a television remote control.
- By combining these elements, both product usage and appearance are transformed based on sensory experiences.
Utilizing Five Senses in Design
In this section, the speaker emphasizes how they find the five senses theory useful in evaluating different experiences in life. They aim to incorporate the best experiences into their designs. Additionally, they mention the existence of six emotions and an elusive x-factor as potential future topics.
Utilizing Five Senses in Design
- The speaker finds the five senses theory valuable for evaluating various life experiences.
- They aim to integrate the best experiences into their design process.
- The existence of six emotions and an elusive x-factor is acknowledged as potential future topics.
Conclusion and Future Topics
In this concluding section, the speaker encourages others to have fun using the five senses in their own lives and designs. They also mention that there are other factors beyond the five senses that make life interesting, such as the six emotions and an elusive x-factor.
Conclusion and Future Topics
- The speaker concludes by encouraging others to incorporate the five senses into their lives and designs.
- Other factors like the six emotions and an elusive x-factor are mentioned as additional elements that make life interesting.
- The possibility of exploring these other factors in a future talk is suggested.
Closing Remarks
In this final section, the speaker playfully suggests enhancing sensory experiences like smell and taste by offering free candy to boost enjoyment during TED Talks.
Enhancing Sensory Experiences with Free Candy
- The speaker proposes boosting sensory experiences like smell and taste during TED Talks by providing free candy.