What is an "Etch A Sketch"? | [Instruction Manual]
Etch A Sketch is a toy born in America that was commonly played with from the 1970s through the 80s.
It was also imported and sold in Japan, establishing a position as a "somewhat intellectual toy" in children's rooms, but
since the 1990s, it has retreated from the spotlight, pushed aside by game consoles and digital toys.
[Handling Instructions]
Introduction
This product features
・No power required
・No updates
・Zero save functionality
which are specifications that are unthinkable in the modern era.
Basic Operation
This product has two dials.
Turning the left dial draws a horizontal line.
Turning the right dial draws a vertical line.
Turning both dials at the same time draws a diagonal line.
That is all.
There is no "Back" button.
There is no "Undo" either.
You must draw in a single stroke. You cannot use an eraser halfway through.
All there is, is
where to draw the line right now
that is all.
How to Erase (Important)
There is only one way to erase an Etch A Sketch.
Go ahead and shake it.
Not gently, but
without hesitation,
as if leaving no regrets for the past.
Then, the lines that were definitely there just a moment ago will
vanish without a trace, clean and clear.
Handling Precautions
・Do not try to draw well
This product is not intended for drawing skillful pictures.
・Lines may be crooked
・Lines cannot be drawn in the intended position
・You may not know what the picture is after completion
Even if the above conditions occur, it is not a product malfunction.
Furthermore, even if you feel "What is this picture?" while using it,
this product is functioning normally.
・Do not seek efficiency
Unlike AI, this product does not show the shortest steps or the correct answer.
Operations may take time, but there is no need to rush.
Please value the time spent drawing more than the result.
・Do not rush to finish
This product has no function to shorten work time.
The lines and hesitations along the way are all part of the drawing.
Do not aim for completion; please enjoy the process itself.
Who is it suitable for?
・Those who like to play quietly by themselves
・Those who tend to become silent
・Those who believe the "process" is more important than the "result"
In other words, it is suitable for introspective types (socially awkward),
those who like being alone (basically a loner),
and creators who value the content of their articles more than the "number of likes."
Conclusion
In an era that has become too convenient, where AI can instantly present all kinds of information and even easily generate pictures,
the Etch A Sketch dares to sound an alarm.
Resist efficiency, optimization, and instant solutions,
and please use it as a
tool that values effort to regain a little bit of humanity.
※This product is not intended to compete with AI.
(The outcome is decided from the start.)
Let's Etch A Sketch!
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