PEACE OF MIND™
Jackson Wang // jwang3 at inside.artcenter.edu // http://www.peaceofmind.us.com/

Peace Of Mind™ is a line of lifestyle products that allow American citizens to be prepared for the worst wherever they may be. A hypothetical lifestyle initiative between Target Brands and Homeland Security the, peace of mind™ products and vending machine demonstrate how design can be a form of social commentary and provocation to ignite debate. peace of mind™ uses the power of design to explore the relationship between consumption and fear.
     

The PEACE of MIND™ vending machine has been designed to fit a range of products that fulfill the most immediate needs for comfort and security. Just as other vending machines sell energy drinks and powerbars for Americans always on the go, these new PEACE of MIND™ vending machines will sell security products for Americans always on alert. No matter the threat or threat level, relief can be yours with just the touch of a button.

Installed Bob Hope Airport

Each product in the PEACE of MIND™ line has been designed to address an immediate fear or fears the public has about everyday life.

In a 2007 interview on the PBS Newshour program, President George W. Bush called attention to the fact that the American people have lost their “peace of mind.” And so the concept of PEACE of MIND™ was borne – a creative means for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help the country’s citizens regain the sense of safety and welfare long considered an American birthright.