VOICED : Secretos del confinamiento

During the pandemic, a London stationery owner distributed blank postcards for customers to share their lockdown secrets. Initially challenging, the project gained momentum, receiving over 300 creative submissions. Themes included food, hygiene, and personal confessions. The owner plans to compile these into a book and exhibition, capturing a unique societal snapshot.

What was the primary purpose of distributing blank postcards during the lockdown?

• To encourage artistic expression

• To sell more postcards

• To collect lockdown secrets from customers

• To promote the stationery shop

How many postcards did the shop owner receive in six weeks?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

What surprised the shop owner about the postcards?

• The uniformity of the messages

• The lack of participation

• The creativity and artistic nature of the postcards

• The number of postcards received

Which topics were commonly found on the postcards?

• Exercise routines

• Work from home tips

• Food habits and hygiene

• Travel experiences

What does the shop owner plan to do with the postcards?

• Compile them into a book and exhibition

• Create a digital archive

• Sell them individually

• Discard them after the project