The ‘Digital Cemetery’ by Hadad Arnon is a collection of digital memories stored on USB drives so loved ones can remember the dead. These tech-infused tombstones offer closure and an opportunity to go back and look at past photos, videos and similar items of the deceased.
Arnon says, "The digital memory is an important element in our daily life today, yet it is very intangible." The Israeli industrial designer was inspired by the data and personal brand people have on social media sites.
The cemetery itself is an archive system and a ‘digital memories stand’ so one can keep track of multiple people who have passed away. To keep organized, one can simply connect the cemetery to the computer and perform a search.
Morbid USB Archives
The Digital Cemetery Lets You Keep Digital Memories of the Deceased
Trend Themes
1. Digital Memorials - The creation of digital memorials and archives for deceased loved ones is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the funeral and technology industries.
2. Tech-infused Tombstones - Developing tech-infused tombstones could revolutionize the funeral industry and provide new and innovative ways for people to remember their loved ones.
3. Intangible Memories - The development of products or services that translate intangible memories into tangible ones is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tech industry.
Industry Implications
1. Funeral - The funeral industry can explore the idea of integrating technology with memorial services to create new end-of-life experiences for customers.
2. Technology - The technology industry can develop new products and services that help people preserve, organize, and access digital memories of their deceased loved ones.
3. Design - Designers can create unique and personalized digital memorial products that offer closure and comfort to the bereaved, while also reflecting the personality and preferences of the deceased.