postcards from nowhere
send more mail!
year
2024
description
A set of stickers that transform (almost) anything into a postcard
In our digital, fast-paced world, writing letters serves as an embodied mindfulness practice with a meaningful, physical outcome
Writing and sending a letter is a ritual that almost everyone knows how to do but many rarely practice
a project inspired by letters from summer camp
Practical Hurdles
The post office seems far away.
I don’t have any stamps.
The process is so many steps.
I have a bunch of things I’ve been meaning to send but I haven’t yet.
sending mail is a lot of work
Emotional Hurdles
Writing letters reminds me of having to write thank you notes.
They could keep it forever, that’s a lot of pressure.
If I mess up, I buy another card.
I don’t know what to write.
sending mail is a lot of work
How might we make make writing letters feel less burdensome and more casual for long distance friend and family networks?
mapping letter + message forms
mapping letter process
postcards as entry point
limited space to write + no envelope =
practical and emotional hurdle innately addressed
testing
how it works
locating community mailboxes
