Lilach Spivack & Dror Zuckerman // Grab a Grub - a Social Game Application for Sustainable Entomophagy
May 20th, 2020
Assignment #2 // Collage Theme Question
Entomophagy
Entomophagy - the practice of eating insects.
They’re high in protein, low in cost, eco-friendly and tasty. Entrepreneurs are promoting insects as the next super-food, chefs as delicacies, scientists say they can solve world hunger. What if we believed them?
Towards a new food industry
How can we enjoy the ecological and environmental benefits of introducing insects into human nutrition, without producing a new industry that could eventually outweigh those benefits?
Is it an insect if you can’t see it?
Can we reduce aversion to eating insects by hiding their form factor? or maybe exposing it as a sign of luxury?
Michelinsects - Insects for those who can afford it
Could Entomophagy become a fine-dining experience, or a pass-time hobby for wealthy gatherers?
June 18th, 2020
Assignment #3 // Speculative Concept, Video scenario
GRAB a GRUB
GRAB a GRUB combines the primal hunting-gathering skills, along with the future-facing practice of entomophagy, to create an innovative fine-dining experience. The app uses the mobile’s GPS to present the user with insects in his location, for him to gather in order to use in gourmet recipes. Users will be able to explore and actively search for edible insects in their surroundings or be notified when their favorite insects are found nearby. With more and more people consuming insects, we should ask how can we enjoy the ecological and environmental benefits of introducing insects into human nutrition, without producing a new industry that could eventually outweigh those benefits?
July 14th, 2020
Final Assignment // A Short Speculative HCI Paper
Grab a Grub - a Social Game Application for Sustainable Entomophagy