VESSEL OF MEMORY

Category: Design*

Vessel of Memory reinterprets the form of billiard balls as vessels for preserving personal memories and emotions. Inspired by the precise and rule-based nature of billiards, the project transforms these familiar objects into irreversible containers that explore the relationship between memory, ritual, and closure. Each sphere is constructed from vegetable-tanned leather and hand-dyed to reflect the recognizable color palette of traditional billiard balls. An opening is positioned at the top of the sphere, allowing users to place personal belongings inside before completing the sealing process. Four metal locking clasps are integrated into the interior structure, preventing the object from being reopened externally once sealed. To access the contents again, the sphere itself must be physically destroyed. The act of sealing is designed as a deliberate ritual rather than a simple functional gesture. Through stitching and tightening the structure, the user participates in a conscious act of preservation and irreversible decision-making. The stitches become visible traces of time, emotion, and human interaction. By transforming a game object associated with order and precision into an emotional archive, Vessel of Memory examines how physical objects can embody memory, concealment, and permanence through material, structure, and use.