This fake table-top computer, called 'Dear Diary 1.0,' is embedded in a wooden table. It was designed and created by Marlies Romberg, a graduate from Utrecht School of Arts.
The goal of Romberg's project was to materialize the digital world of technology.
Check out the intricate detailing in Dear Diary 1.0, which also comes with a top secret USB key.
Implications - The materialization of the digital world is something that we are covering a lot on Trend Hunter. As technology moves forward at a break-neck pace, individuals (especially boomers) lag behind this technology curve, still longing for tactile products and services. The world of virtual products and services will only go so far before tangibility is preferred.
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Marlies Romberg Materializes Technology into ‘Dear Diary 1.0'
Trend Themes
1. Materializing Technology - Opportunity to create physical representations of digital products and services to cater to individuals who prefer tangible experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Potential to integrate technology into furniture design, such as embedding computers into tables.
2. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity to develop innovative devices that blend technology seamlessly with everyday objects.
3. Digital Services - Potential to offer physical manifestations or experiences of virtual services to cater to individuals who prefer tangible products.