Desabafo

The Desabafo device was developed to reclaim a sense of privacy that has become obsolete in our interactions with contemporary communication technologies. Similar to the technologies that we have chosen to incorporate into our homes and carry with us, such as smartphones or voice assistants like Alexa, which continuously listen in on us, Desabafo was developed as an alternative gadget, intended to replace these devices of surveillance. Like many contemporary devices, Desabafo presents an appealing aesthetic: its “human” ears are ready to listen to the user. Interaction with the device evokes an intimate gesture, offering an individual a protected space where privacy is preserved, allowing one to speak freely or simply vent.