Tabletop Travels
Stand + Stare
A sensory journey to exciting destinations designed for older adults with barriers to accessing travel
Tabletop Travels
Made by
Barney Heywood
Barney is Co-Director of Stand + Stare, who develop innovative and beautifully-crafted ways to share stories that combine digital and physical experiences.
Lucy Telling
Lucy is Co-Director of Stand + Stare, creating interactive installations, exhibitions and performances.
Helen Manchester
Helen Manchester has a strong track record and reputation as an educational researcher and lecturer in the field of digital and material cultures, futures and learning across the lifecourse.Imagined as a way for older adults with barriers to accessing cultural activities due to long-term illnesses or disabilities to broaden their experiences and enjoy the pleasures of dining and travel without the need to leave their home or care setting to access them.
The first Tabletop Travel prototype encapsulated the sounds, tastes and colours of India, with Kalpna Woolf (91 Ways) sharing her nutritious and delicious food, together with her unique and entertaining personal stories in her relaxed, warm and friendly style. The box was beautifully decorated by Ritu Sood.
Tabletop Travels is now in a second phase of development where we are designing a more scalable experience. People will receive a box in the post with objects, food and stories from locations around the world. Our first location is Athens.
