The things we keep

the things we keep from svanes
It has been a few days since our last post, but there are loads coming your way shortly. This short video is unbranded but is a great articulation of the value of objects in the real world, which I have been harping on about for a while now. It is a space which is just waiting for a brand to jump in.

The Stories of Objects

As if more examples were needed that we are increasingly looking for real things in the real world (rather than stuff on screens), we just came across Itizen. This allows you to tag objects which mean something to you and upload them. You can then pass them on so that the object may collect stories. It is a great example of digitally augmenting real world objects, and adding value to existing behaviour.

Also see:

Objects as storage devices - Interesting thoughts on PSFK
The Value of Things - Book from 2000 which is becoming increasingly relevant
The Comfort of Things - Recently published and getting great reviews