Data Souvenirs by Ben Hooker are book-like electronic objects that present various forms of information with the goal of supporting reflection, reminiscence, and other restorative behaviors.
They are tourist objects that, like books on a shelf, are designed to enhance domestic space without overwhelming it and are resources that can be collected, casually displayed, and referenced in a range of different activities. They are designed to be “at hand” but not in the way or to draw too much attention.
From helping users reflect on their email use to providing real-time “replays” of travels and journeys, Data Souvenirs create both temporal and spatial heterogeneity in the home.
