Concept x Output

Almost defined as a sixth sense, place identity is a personal compass built on the fusion of memory and spatial perception. People's connection to a place is often subconscious, and things which were once obviously noticeable dull into the noise of daily living. In an ever-evolving dynamic society, our place identities are deeply altered by social and cultural factors that transform over time. Inspired by these continual shifts, Sense of Place explores the use of boundary objects as communicative workshop tools to understand people’s perception of ecology, public policy and built environments. Based on this design process, the kit consists of three parts – an outdoor companion, an abacus and a supplementary card set – where each physical object is designed to encourage people to pay attention to their local surroundings. Intended to be used multiple times in the same location, the kit guides an individual to ground their own unique journey, thereby promoting urban health and well-being.