https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr A way to continue the ritual tradition of passing down family heirlooms with a technological twist that creates room for evolution within a family unit. en-us 2021-09-17 18:00:35 UTC 2023-03-05 03:07:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1352757917/9953ccbb0651f817b64e2262f1a2a61f/65241680818__69437AE4_37B6_4333_9173_317FBD1AE396.JPG ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749384529 Heirlooms are valuable objects that have been kept within families and passed down through several generations. These objects can range from jewelry, art, recipes, photographs, etcetera, but it is less the object itself that garners importance, it is more the value placed on them that makes them sacred. For this example, we will be looking into specifically family crests as heirlooms.]]> 2021-09-17 18:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749384529 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749413054 While the practice of preserving an object from past generations gives deeper meaning to the ritual of passing down heirlooms, the actuality can unintentionally become problematic. Consider families who have had to flee their homes, and are unable to grab any of their belongings. Families that have multiple children would be faced with the task of choosing just one to be the recipient which would surely cause animosity and conflict. Even incidents of misplacement or damage adds a tremendous pressure to a ritual that is supposed to garner graciousness through familial love and tradition.]]> 2021-09-17 18:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749413054 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749420945 2021-09-17 18:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749420945 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749588960 The act of digitizing a family crest resolves several of the issues formerly mentioned while simultaneously creating the ability to add new symbolism and personalization to a family crest. 

]]> 2021-09-17 20:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749588960 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749618333 As families evolve through generations, it comes to no surprise that core values shift over time. I believe it is important for families to reassess and renovate their family crests as they are a display of values and motivations. Through a digital platform, this is possible and dated ideals can be exchanged with ideals that better align. ]]> 2021-09-17 21:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749618333 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749628169 A digitized heirloom in the form of a family crest, while still should warrant respect and great care, no longer has to be protected as meticulously. In the case of damage, thievery or misplacement, families no longer have to go through the agonizing loss of such an invaluable item. As something that is meant to be passed down through family members, the singularity of an object under someone new's care no longer has to be feared and can now just be celebrated.]]> 2021-09-17 21:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749628169 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749629223 2021-09-17 21:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749629223 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749665707 In reinventing the family crest to a digital iteration, it is still important to keep the ritual of tradition and history alive, separate from the new additions. The shield in the center contains a specific color palette and intentional symbols according to the chosen family values. The surrounding imagery contains the mantling, supporters, helmet, and crest. In the digitized form of this heirloom ritual, the surrounding features can be thought of as the unwavering family history, and through time should remain the same, while the center shield is malleable and adaptable based off of the present family's ideals. ]]> 2021-09-17 21:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749665707 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749667849 2021-09-17 21:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749667849 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749668096 2021-09-17 21:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749668096 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749668607 2021-09-17 21:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749668607 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749669354 2021-09-17 21:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749669354 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749674728 2021-09-17 22:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749674728 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749684106 The tangibility of heirlooms is one of the main contenders of sentimental value. Through digitizing the method in which family crests are created, it is important to hold onto the significance of a physical object. If the design system utilized to create a family crest was encoded with 3D rendering software, the physical integrity of heirlooms could still remain. This feature would also allow these family crests to be manifested in different forms (pendants, rings, watches, small scale or large scale sculpture). ]]> 2021-09-17 22:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749684106 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749685155 2021-09-17 22:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749685155 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749685698 2021-09-17 22:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749685698 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749686495 2021-09-17 22:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749686495 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749687030 2021-09-17 22:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1749687030 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1754754980 2021-09-20 17:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1754754980 ada555 https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1754813332 The act of passing down a digitized family crest does not change much from that of a non-digital heirloom. A code can be given to the recipient in many forms, whether through a digital means such as e-mail, or a physical means like a QR code on a letter. Recipients can then transfer their family's unique code into the Family Crest Rendering system to add their customization and deliver instructions to a printer for a tangible manifestation. ]]> 2021-09-20 17:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ada555/xqs7k3t7a3ifmaqr/wish/1754813332