"Opening Up" is an exploration of public shyness in two parts. Shyness takes the form of paper in "Unseen," a book that invites participants, through pop-ups, flaps and tiny poems, to engage in the tangibility of a complex subject. "A Kit for Friends of Publicly Shy People" includes "In Case of Nervous Speaker," a safety card, and the Tug Shirt, a garment that embodies conflicting desires. Intended for informal social settings, it allows for communication between friends. Tugging the bottom seam of the shirt triggers lights to brighten in the collar; the stronger the tug, the brighter the lights, thus mapping the level of urgency in the wearer's desire for conversational inclusion.


User Scenario
Equipment:
- table and /kiosk
- lamp (either green one from the ER or my own)
- dress form/mannequin