Objects
Why Handles Reveal How We Expect an Object to Be Used
Why handles reveal how we expect an object to be used: read grip, direction and movement from a handle’s shape to…
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Explore the objects, repeated gestures and visual clues that give ordinary life its texture. Each piece starts with a particular detail and follows it into a wider story.
Rituals
The Greeting Card or the Handwritten Letter?
Greeting card or handwritten letter: choose the form that suits your message, from a quick occasion greeting to a…
Signs
Before the Printed Label: How Goods Were Marked for Recognition
Before the printed label, marks on goods could help people recognise a familiar maker or source. Learn what these…
Memory
The Keepsake Box Is Not a Memory Machine
A keepsake box cannot preserve every memory. Use a short, month-long routine to choose objects that bring a clear…
Customs
A Place Setting for a Shared Meal, Without a Rulebook
A place setting for a shared meal should fit the dishes and conversation. Arrange serving space, seats and tableware…