Users send messages out to “sea” (database) and once they do, a random one from a previous user “washes ashore” (gets printed out).
Once printed, the message is deleted from the database, and now only exists as a physical object.
Has some vulnerability/risk on my end, not being able to read/filter through the messages sent.
Experience the courage and vulnerability in setting out an idea into the world not knowing who will receive it, or when.
The anonymity of leaving a message has an element of mystery
the user surrenders some control in who or when their message will be received, creating a feeling of vulnerability
What would you say if you didn't know who was listening?
Will you receive the same energy you put out into the world?
What assumptions do you make about someone just reading a message of theirs?
User approaches the piece, and sees an interesting object with a QR code. They scan the code and it brings them to a site with more information.
They follow the instructions on the site, which explains the concept and prompts them to submit a message.
hand-drawn message.
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