What makes things ordinary? What goes beyond the ordinary? In this brief we had to define and explore the concept of the superordinary. At first I explored object which have become so ordinary that they become superordinary, like light switches and wall plugs. These are objects that have become so ordinary that they blend into the wall and become inviable to people’s consciousness. The idea of exploring things that have gone beyond the conscious then developed into the idea of looking at unconscious gestures.

Gestures are a way in which we communicate, both aiding our speech and reflecting our body language. They are movements we do not consciously do, though when we do consciously do them, our movements become awkward and cumbersome. Without gestures, our communication becomes harder and strange to others. It is only in their absence that we notice that they are supposed to be there. After research looking at the movements and gestures in videos, I created a range of jewellery to block gestures and make you notice the unconscious movements your body makes. I also explored how gestures could be changed to change peoples behaviour and body language.