在現代社會中，兩性之間的溝通與話題選擇往往反映了社會文化、性別角色與價值觀的變遷，例如，男性溝通時傾向直接、條理分明，並常強調結論與事實；女性則較常使用敘述性語言，重視細節與情感層面的表達，並善於回應與共鳴。理解兩性在話題選擇與表達方式上的差異，有助於促進更有效的溝通動作。本作品以「出張嘴」為主題，透過幽默詼諧的視覺風格，呈現當下情侶之間在日常互動中的典型對話與表達模式。為了讓這些觀察更貼近日常生活，我們將設計延伸至實用性產品，如圍裙、提袋、眼罩、馬克杯、包裝等，讓「出張嘴」這個概念不僅存在於討論中，更能成為生活中的小幽默。作品透過簡短有力的語句搭配相應的表情，強烈地調節了溝通過程中的張力與幽默，某些語句反映了雙方在爭論時的語氣差異，或是對話中潛藏的性別刻板印象，使觀者能夠在會心一笑的同時，也能思考如何改善日常溝通。我們期待透過「出張嘴」系列作品，讓觀者在日常生活中找到與伴侶和諧的幽默感，理解雙方的表達方式，並在對話中找到平衡點，使溝通變得更加容易、更有愛。
In modern society, communication and topic choices between genders often reflect changes in social culture, gender roles, and values. For example, men tend to communicate in a direct and structured manner, emphasizing conclusions and facts, while women are more likely to use narrative language, focus on details and emotional expression, and excel in responsiveness and resonance. Understanding the differences in topic selection and expression between genders helps facilitate more effective communication. These distinctions, while rooted in societal norms, also reflect how individuals relate to each other based on their communication styles and perceptions of what is important in a conversation.
This project, titled "All Bark, No Bite", adopts a humorous and playful visual style to depict the typical conversations and communication patterns between couples in their daily interactions. To make these observations more relevant to everyday life, we have extended the design into practical products such as aprons, tote bags, sleep masks, mugs, and packaging. This allows the concept of "All Bark, No Bite" to exist not only in discussions but also as a lighthearted part of daily life, giving a playful twist to everyday communication dynamics.
By combining short and impactful phrases with expressive facial illustrations, the work effectively balances tension and humor in communication. Some phrases reflect the differences in tone between partners during arguments, while others highlight underlying gender stereotypes in conversations. This encourages viewers to smile while also reflecting on ways to improve everyday communication, embracing the humorous nuances of how we interact with each other in relationships.
Through the "All Bark, No Bite" series, we hope to help people find humor in their interactions with their partners, better understand each other's communication styles, and discover a balance in conversations—making communication easier, more meaningful, and filled with love.
※"All Bark, No Bite" is usually used to describe someone who talks tough but takes no action. In this project, however, we humorously reinterpret it as the playful bickering between couples—where words are sharp, but love is never lacking.
