Free Resources
Guides, templates, and tools for exploring everyday objects on your own.
Getting Started Guides
Observation Practice Guide
A 14-page introduction to slow observation techniques, with exercises and prompts for beginners.
Download PDF âDocumentation Templates
Printable templates for recording object observations, creating inventories, and tracking care routines.
Download PDF âPhotography Quick Start
Essential techniques for photographing everyday objects with just your smartphone.
Download PDF âMaterial Care Basics
Quick reference guide for caring for wood, ceramic, metal, and textile objects.
Download PDF âWorksheets & Activities
Kitchen Inventory Worksheet
Systematic template for documenting your kitchen tools and their condition.
Download PDF âWear Pattern Documentation
Guide and worksheet for photographing and analyzing object wear.
Download PDF âStorage Mapping Exercise
Activity for analyzing and optimizing your household storage systems.
Download PDF âObject Biography Template
Structure for researching and writing the life story of a meaningful object.
Download PDF âEducational Materials
Educator's Toolkit
Lesson plans and activities for teaching object observation in classroom settings.
Download PDF âMaterial Science Primer
Accessible introduction to how different materials age and respond to use.
Download PDF âReading List
Curated bibliography of books and articles on material culture and mindful living.
View Online âVideo Tutorials
Short instructional videos demonstrating care techniques and documentation methods.
Watch Now âResearch & Reports
Annual Report 2025
Our comprehensive report on research findings, participant outcomes, and program impacts.
Download PDF âMethodology Overview
Detailed explanation of our research methods and theoretical framework.
Read Online âData Visualizations
Charts and infographics illustrating patterns in object use and care.
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