DP0 - Dealing with the data divide and how to handle the influx of digital photography.

What do people do with the thousands of photos they have stored in photos on their hard drive?
Do they ever actually look at them again or share them?
Do the stories get lost when looking at others photos online without them being present to detail the context of the photo?

Why do people take pictures in the first place? They take them to brag or show others the things they have done. People can share memories with others who may not have been able to have the same experiences or they could be using photos to reminisce about past times together.

Everyone is different in how they use their old pictures. The photo scrolling picture frames are a new way to display a select few of your photos. Some people post pictures online or print their favorite photos for albums. Others may take on the task of scrap-booking their best pictures of their memories.

As one of the later, I scrapbook my memories, trips and adventures to share with others. It is still a burden on others though and convincing someone to take time out of their day to look at my scrapbook is intense. Pages and pages of my life and me trying to explain all the great moments. Though it comes in most handy when someone is planning a trip somewhere I have been and I have a map, photos and receipts detailing what I did making recommendations easy and trustworthy.

How do you show people your photos, share your memories without DEMANDING their time?

The Memory Deck:


A compact assortment off all your favorite photos that you can take with you and friends can see without you offering.
"Hey wanna play cards?"
"Sure"
"Oh cool, you've been to Prague!!"

Its a non intrusive way to share files, memories in a fun environment.

Decks could be associated with specific times as well:

• Euro Deck
• Baby's 1st Deck
• Roadtrip Deck
• Springbreak Deck
• Family Deck

Reflections:
I liked the idea and the prototype got the point across. The product could easily be designed and implemented.

Things I liked:

• Cards are intrinsic = no explanation necessary

Things I would do different next time:

• Make cards exactly regular card deck size with rounded edges.