2024

Steady Slippers

Entrant

Mingyue Qu

Category

Video - Consumer Product / Services

Client's Name

Mingyue Qu

Country / Region

United States

Gallery

MUSE Creative Awards Winner – Steady Slippers by Mingyue Qu (Image 1)

MUSE Creative Awards Winner – Steady Slippers by Mingyue Qu (Image 2)

MUSE Creative Awards Winner – Steady Slippers by Mingyue Qu (Image 3)

About The Entry

Steady Slippers are wearable devices equipped with sensors to guide wearers towards more socially acceptable behavior. They address the control dynamics through technology, questioning who holds authority. For instance, instead of restless foot movements, it encourages proper etiquette like keeping feet on the ground during conversations. The slipper includes a pressure sensor detecting foot position, and if not maintained, a servo motor gently nudges the wearer with a metal spike.