# Things-Archiving Repositories Digital Database Thngs Ensures Physical Objects Aren't Forgotten By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-database References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/wikipedia-physical-objects/) & [thngs.co](https://thngs.co/) This Russian startup is trying to catalogue designed objects in a digital database. Described by Springwise as a "Wikipedia for physical objects," Thngs is a repository for a variety of items including high quality images and rich descriptions. The idea is this gives modern things a way to live on when they no longer exist. An appreciation of design has resulted in an overwhelming problem for museums, which are incapable of collecting, archiving and categorizing such a volume of objects. The digital database also produces shows, or a way to showcase [curated collections online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vault1). Thngs has partnered with two Moscow-based museums as well as [Getty Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-aarons-puzzle-collection). Described by CEO and co-founder Dima Dewinn as "a Noah's ark for the material world," the project makes it easy to discover, share and save information about different objects with a digital experience that mimics the physical representation in 360. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Archiving:** Opportunity for creating digital repositories of physical objects to ensure their preservation and accessibility. - **Curated Online Collections:** Opportunity to showcase curated collections of objects online, providing a digital experience that mimics the physical representation. - **Partnerships with Institutions:** Opportunity for startups to partner with museums and other institutions to gain access to valuable cultural artifacts for digitization and preservation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Museums:** Museums can leverage digital archiving tools to expand their collection, enhance preservation efforts, and provide virtual access to their exhibits. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from curated online collections to present their work in a new and immersive way. - **Digital Technology:** The digital technology industry can provide innovative solutions for digital archiving and preservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Decentralized Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkive-museum.md) - [Failed Digital Product Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-product-marketplace.md) - [Memory-Based Virtual Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-memories.md) - [Digital Memory Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-memory.md) - [Legacy Preservation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-record.md) - [Digital Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-time-capsules.md) - [Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-design-archives.md) - [Top City Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thingsin.md) - [Thought Organization Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/string-theories.md)