Title

Tracing Memory: A Design-Led Exploration of Inherited History

Name
Sophia Maria Döring
Education degree
Kandidat
Fagfelt
Design
Institute
Design and Visual Interaction
Program
Graphic Communication Design
Year
2025

This project investigates the intersection of personal archives and collective memory, exploring how design can aid in processing family history and fostering intergenerational dialogue. Prompted by the discovery of my grandfather’s WWII diary, it culminates in a publication tracing my family’s untold stories and a deck of prompt cards designed to initiate reflective, empathetic conversations.

The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)