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The Chinese tradition of burning paper gifts for family and friends, who have passed away,
began in 739 A.D., during the Tang Dynasty.
The traditional belief is that when a person dies, their spirit will still need the things
that they used when they were still alive. It is believed
that if the spirit not content in
the after-life, he or she will not bring good fortune to the living.
In response to this Chinese tradition and today's widespread access to the Internet, we have
created a range objects to be printed, assembled and offered to loved ones.
Printable Offerings can be printed on conventional A4 home printers. It is a friendly contrast
to existing paper offerings, which are often not made from paper, but metallic card and even
plastics.
With Printable Offerings the production process has shifted from a mass manufacturing and
consumer cycle, to one which is virtual and instantly accessible by people. It also provides
an intimate and personal approach to choosing a gift. Some gifts are personalisable such as
the iPhone and Moleskine notebook.
Collection 1 has been designed in time for the Qingming Festival (April 5th) - a festival which
encourages people to enjoy the Spring season and visit the graves of departed ones. The
collection focuses on everyday objects that play a huge role in Chinese culture, such as the
Octopus travel card and Bic biro.
Collection 1 - Everyday objects
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