What is curiosity?... As an exploration to find the meaning of curiosity, my self-initiated honors project has been aimed to encourage curiosity within the context of gardens.

My research revealed that people were curious about nests and animals in their garden but their curiosity could never fully develop as they became invasive, disturbing and even disruptive. Throughout history wild animals have been we caged to observe them more closely or even utilize them. As a result this changes the relationship and behaviors between animals and humans.

The point of this project is to explain to others that all animals we have as pets, caged and domesticated, were all at one point wild. This seems to be a point that many people seem to have forgotten. This project persuades people to question the morals and ethics of having a pet caged, domesticated or tamed.

My project titled 'Wild Pets', is a platform designed for all wild animals, but for the sake of evoking a persuasive message, it has been focused on British birds. The uniquely charming viewing unit and bird box is visually designed to look like cuckoo clocks but functionally are rather different.

This project has been directed towards exclusive users such as: the 'Urban Nature Lover' and for users who's curiosity is restricted due to mobility, illnesses or allergies. This concept enriches their lives by reconnecting them to nature. In turn it would also support our nature conservation and help care for our biodiversity.