\”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.