The quality of objects to remain, while still imbued with memory and meaning, give materials the ability to carry traces of human existence and history, as associated with philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s explorations of embodied perception in “Phenomenology of Perception” (1945). Through our interactions with objects, we leave imprints of our intentions, actions, and experiences, and these traces become embedded within the objects themselves. These traces, in turn, can evoke memories, emotions, and a sense of personal or cultural significance when encountered by others.

Giving physical form and tactile feedback to good routines and cycles towards the improvement of global mental health; private and public, individual and community; open-source, collaborative, and customizable; in contribution to The New Everyday Life residency.

Soft Clock ↴
A tactile clock, made of materials that evoke good memories. Mappings are highly personal, but also can be shared. Remove the anxiety of the clock, and replace it with one that is comforting and familiar. Place these materials in the form of a clock, to encourage good cycles.