Sustainable Sociability: Allowing Sociability Through Door Design in the Age of Social Media, a Practical Exploration of Modularity With Traditional Techniques

This research presents the development of innovative modular doors specifically designed to foster interpersonal connections in digital environment of today. The door is analyzed both as a symbol and as a site of projective identification, exploring how it represents emotional or psychological states and how people may project their identity onto it. The present analysis looks at thresholds and doors in cultural anthropology and how they impact human behaviors due to their shape, form and function in variety of cultures and different time periods. The second aspect of the research deals with the designing of modular doors which cater to our current social needs. These doors create opportunities by integrating flexible, open designs that reduce acoustic and visual barriers for spontaneous interactions. Making social engagement more natural and frequent while keeping a balance between connectivity and privacy. The findings suggest that such designs can play a crucial role in promoting more meaningful face-to-face interactions. It also brings the focus back from industrial and mass-produced products to handmade pieces by using sustainable materials, locally sourced and crafted by artisans in Pakistan.