Chloé Hooker
World Records Held
Broken World Record Attempts
No Records Found
Failed World Record Attempts
No Records Found
Denied World Record Attempts
No Records Found
Pending World Record Attempts
No Records Found
Most Strangers Signing A T-Shirt In One Hour
It was at the beginning of my first year as a Design student at Goldsmiths (November 2013) and this was the first project brief we were set. I guess it was an insight into how high we should set our own standards as creative designers - to be 'The Best'. I decided to set a new record rather than try to break and existing one, and seeing as I am intrigued by how strangers interact (or lack of) especially in London, I chose to set this one. Really enjoyed doing it, I wanted to carry on after the hour was up! Was very interesting to see how people reacted to me approaching them. Many were distrusting, particularly the first few I asked when my t-shirt was still blank, which wasn't really a surprise. But once I got into it and passers-by could see others signing me lots more wanted to join in. I think it has a lot to do with social conformity, as it is easier to join in if you see others doing it already, but would seem more of a risk if you are the first. I am considering another experiment, but this time wearing an all in one white bodysuit/overall and maybe asking people to draw/doodle. What do you think? Thanks for the interest!