curio case!

Trinkets are tangible small wonders, also known as curio's or knick-knacks. My fascination with trinket's whimsicality, meaning and effect in our daily lives is at the core of this project. 

A trinket is..

• a (whimsical) object;

• of smaller size;

• with emotional value;

• but little or diminished monetary value;

• indicating no clear functionality (or serving an unintended one);

• with unique physical characteristics;

• and a narrative (origins, meaning, themes & connection). 

This project is a collection of several deliverables, showcasing several executions of this core idea. 

These include

• the interactive artefact/game;

• an art booklet;

• an essay on the importance of trinkets and small wonders;

• a tutorial on visually developing a trinket and a unity package to implement the trinket in interactive context. 

More than anything these tangible small wonders can bring wonder, joy & connection, emotions I want to encourage through my work. I hope that by experiencing this collection you, too, become aware of the small wonders that are subconsciously present in your daily life.