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For Marlies Romberg, a recent grad of the Utrecht School of Arts, her goal is to "to materialize the ungraspable fast digital world and create an opportunity for nostalgia in this future world." The result is Dear diary 1.0, above, the fusion of the real world and the digital world...
A computer embedded in a traditional wooden desk, a wooden keyboard laser cut into and out of the surface of the desk with a screen to match. Marlies explains; "Personally, I am fascinated by how the world is changing into a digital world. To me it seems that; the digital world is personal but not private at all. For example, when I Google to find information about a friend, I will most likely find information about his life, his pets, his company and maybe a review on a digital camera that he has recently written. Notice that the digital verb 'Googling' has recently got the status of a real verb in the Netherlands. Just another example how the two worlds become one." Dear diary 1.0 is thus both the literal and the figurative manifestation of the worlds colliding. A physical reminder that increasingly, the real and the digital are becoming indistinguishable.
And the fitting accessory for Dear Diary 1.0, Topsecret, the porcelain and silicone USB stick on which you can save your personal information and secrets. "With the signet you are sure no one read it."
The screen could be more integrated.
Does it work?
The desk looks great, but all designers of computer desks just forget that you cannot type for hours with your lower arm hanging in the air. :) Why do they always miss the palm rest / carpal support?
In my opinion the keyboard has to be closer to the screen...
Seems to be the same keys as the UK Apple keyboard, very nice!
Love the USB stick with a wax seal. That's a brilliant idea.
It really works
Great idea! I like the design but will it really be easy to use.....
not sure if i could spend hours sat at this desk but would be great for infrequent users.
very conceptual... loved the flash disk...
I think this designer has done an amazing job! The wood work is really fantastic, only i have my doubts that the computer really works. Maybe it's a fake. But I admire the courage to do such a project!
Maybe do something about the colour like green and purple. This person really knows a lot of modecop or copemode i don't remember the word exactly but it's amazing.
I give him three words: Good Job :)
This design is exceptionally special and of course it works (which makes it even more special), an artist shouldn't make something without making it work. I hope to see and hear a lot more from this person.
I approve, you made a computer out of something other than the usual materials and managed not to call it "steampunk".
I wonder, if you stuck that USB device in the refrigerator, couldn't you just pop that seal right off? ( on my way to steam open some letters ) Very pretty though.
I think you all missed the point. This is ART! Even though you may have misunderstood the premise, I applaud you for being the ever so standard "art critic" by making suggestions and things to change the concept.
I think you did a phenomenal job Marlies! Keep up the great work! As a woodworker and a tech geek, I appreciate the beauty in your project.
PS - I Googled you and really liked the cabinets you have created!
Cheers
I am interested where It is possible to order the porcelain and silicone USB stick but with our own seal. How much it costs and what time of production?
Great concept, but at this point it is just a good piece of art, not suitable for real work.
Love that keyboard. The mouse is a little too square for my tastes, though. Nice lookin' art, regardless. :)