Everyday Objects and their Meaning
Everyday Objects & Their Meaning is a design research exploration surveying 40 people and their most valued objects. The results were visualized to help better understand our complex relationship with the things we interact with on a daily basis.

The intent was to gain insight on objects' unique, varied, and idiosyncratic role in everyday life.

Objects Mentioned: Bed, Computer, Blanket, Clothes, Car, Cell Phone, CDs, Stuffed Animal, Television, Work Desk, Diary / Journal, Jewelry, Records, Food, Books, Radio, Refrigerator, Clock / Watch, Dining Table, Mailbox, Toothbrush, Wallet, Bedside Lamp, House slippers, Hard drive, Coffee mug, Desk chair, House Plant, Music Player, Teapot, Microwave, dvd player, Lawn chair, Grill, Make-up, Game Console, Bicycle, Cup, Coaster, Ironing board, Backpack, Pajamas, Printer, Space heater, Dish scrubber, Phone, Thermometer, House, Towel, Doorknob, Camera, Shampoo, Plate, Keys, Newspaper, Food/Coffee, Pen, Sink, Binoculars, Ceiling fan, Mirror, Eyeglasses, Cigarettes, Chapstick,Happy Birthday Music Box, Portable GPS, Rice, Kimchee, Doorbell, lighter, pen, Razor, Airways (Chewing Gum), Stove, wacom tablet, Piano

“Dinning Table. its a vintage table from the 60’s.. Every time i eat at it, im reminded of all the people who have probably enjoyed a meal at this table over the years.”
- 32, Male

“[My radio is] my connection to thought. It’s interesting to know that thousands / millions are hearing the same thing and thinking about the content. Like a temperature on humanity.”
- 34, Male

“[My game console] helps me escape the real world and makes my imagination soar.”
- 25, Male

“[Records] helped establish who I am today. Gave me confidence and entitlement. It helps mold the story of who I am. I had to retire because I felt djing would not help me live the life I want. I miss djing at times, but I had to let it go to help my career.”
- 25, Male

“my work desk has so much history to me because I think about all the things ive ever made here and all the hardships and accomplishments that have come out of it”
- 38, Male

“Cell phone - it connects me to everyone, it telle me the time, it wakes me up, people can reach me where ever i am. It helpes me out when I am in a strange situation.”
- 27, Female

“[My computer] helps me communicate with other people. had it for a while, expensive, entertainment value, information value, like the way it looks, performs.”
- 29, Male