Title: Consume

Materials used: Felt, Plastic spoons, Conductive thread, Battery, Speakers, Bare Conductive Touch Board, Conductive Fabric

To live is to consume. Consumerism becomes excessive when it extends beyond what is needed. Excessive use of disposable plastic utensils during consumption of food products has caused environmental problems in the world. Most disposable plastic utensils are made of polystyrene, which is usually not being recycled because it is not cost effective. Consume is a dress that is designed to make wearer feel uncomfortable. It is made to look like it is consuming the wearer, likened to non-biodegradable plastic consuming Earth. Its unique user experience serves as a reminder of the detrimental environmental impact plastic waste has on Earth.