Fridge Theory
is a Design project that explores people’s relationships with their fridges using archaeological methods.
Fridge Theory applies archaeological methods to examine everyday spaces, using the fridge as a site of excavation. Archaeology typically studies human history through material remains; similarly, this project carefully documents fridge contents, their arrangement, and expiry status, uncovering patterns of daily urban life. By comparing people’s self-perceptions to the actual items remaining in their fridges, Fridge Theory objectively reveals overlooked habits, consumption behaviors, and subtle interpersonal tensions within households.
Moving beyond individual behavior, Fridge Theory identifies contemporary urban habits common among city dwellers. The fridge thus becomes a lens through which participants gain insight into their unconscious practices and their relationships with others. Ultimately, Fridge Theory aims to encourage critical reflection on ordinary domestic spaces, directly addressing unnoticed pain points of London living and highlighting the broader cultural phenomena shaping life in this city.