Digital distraction becomes a larger problem in society, with it becoming harder and harder to have the self-discipline to turn off our phones at night. "Control Rod" is a physical aid to
The product takes its form from nuclear control rods, which reduce the output power of the reactor. In the same way ‘Control Rod’ reduces the input and output of data.
The concrete base also has the advantage of stability and gives the impression that the phone is inaccessible.
The user seeks solace from data and wants to read a book in bed. The user sets the lock time from 22:00pm to 07:00am and plugs their phone in to charge.
The user lowers the control rod and begins to read. Before they sleep, they can turn off the light by raising the rod slightly into the ‘off’ position
Nuclear Control Rods
Raised nuclear control rods
