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A Reflection on Elliot's Presentation by Raymond ( 1 ) |
One thing that resonated with me during Elliot Cost's presentation was the ability to post onto a memory site without feeling the pressure that often comes with posting on social media websites. When posting on a platform like Instagram or TikTok, there's often the idea of optimizing a posting time to boost analytics. While this serves its purpose, especially for those who use social media as a way of marketing or advertising, it often can lead to stress surrounding posting on social media. In the beginning of the course, we explored the commercialization of the Internet and what that meant for the future of the Internet. The Internet began as methods of creation and sharing. However, now, even if a picture looks good, I sometimes get afraid to post it out of fear that it may not get a lot of likes or comments. Though I say I'm over that mindset now, it's hard to truly abandon it... To me, Elliot's proposed memory sites creates a platform with 100% individuality and 0% pressure. As we move onto our own personal "gifts", a gift to ourself could be to keep the website true to us. 🍎 Discover Elliott’s own beautifully reflective memory site here. 
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Calming Websites That Feel Like Gifts 🎁 by Julia ( 2 ) |
In keeping with Elliott’s thoughtful exploration of memory sites and quiet generosity, I’d like to share five websites that serve as quiet online sanctuaries, each one a generous gift to its visitors:
I hope these quiet online gifts bring moments of peaceful reflection and quiet joy into your day! 
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Things That Originated As Gifts
by Raymond ( 3 ) |
Overalls Overalls were originally invented by Abigail Carter, who made them for her husband Homer W. Carter, who served as a railroad engineer. The overalls became extremely popular, and the two began a business that would produce overalls.
Foldable Ironing Board The foldable ironing board was invented by Elijah J. McCoy, an African American inventor that had nearly 60 patents in the U.S. His wife Mary, wanted a more convenient way to iron clothes, and Elijah created the foldable ironing board, which has become a staple in many people's homes.
Garbage Disposal The garbage disposal was invented by John W. Hammes, who saw that his wife would wrap food into newspapers to throw them out in separate garbage cans. To make disposal of garbage easier, he invented a garbage disposal that was built into the sink directly, which would collect and filter garbage. |
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This is the Spring 2025 "Gift Basket" newsletter. This newsletter is a project by the VIS 208. Graphic Design: Link (Gifting) class at Princeton University, comprising Jodie, Supraj, Kendall, Julia, Abeeha, Yiling, Allen, Max, Stephanie, Sekou, James, Yohana, Tiffany, Ben, Raymond, and Laurel.
This is issue 4 of 8, written by Julia and Raymond.
How do they approach gifting?
Julia likes to remember what the recipient said they wanted...
Raymond likes to ask directly...
~ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give ~
🍎 Issue 🍎 Five 🍎 Soon!
Thank you for reading.