Give & Get
A nostalgia inspired concept to build community through the exchange of skills and services
SOcial posts
The concept and aesthetic of the Give & Get encourage posting and social media engagement surrounding the machine; users can send their photos or stories about their interactions facilitated through the Give & Get to the official account to be posted and build an online community
The "Give & Get" machine is a nostalgia-inspired physical bartering system designed to foster real-world connections and fuel local community engagement. Its core innovation is an indirect exchange model: users contribute a personalized skill or service (from abstract creative tasks to physical labor) to a community pool, and then have the option to select a different offering from someone else. This pay-it-forward structure encourages contribution without immediate expectation.
The design leverages a retro arcade aesthetic to create a simple, fun, and tactile experience in public spaces (like cafes or diners), directly contrasting the digital saturation of modern life. This physical, surprising interaction, culminating in a collectible "Deed Ticket," is intentionally designed for social media buzz, turning every exchange into shareable content. Ultimately, the machine is a creative platform that encourages people to recognize and utilize their unique skills to build their local "village."
deed ticket
The physical element of the ticket is designed to be a keepsake and collectible
