Shareshelf is a project that aims to give old or neglected objects new lives.

What is no longer useful for someone might be interesting and even desirable for somebody else.

In order to match these needs we’re creating a network of exchange places tagged by object categories, like: technology, travel, street-art, sports and so on.

These places are common physical shelves installed in public spaces like shops, agencies, or art galleries.

So in the urban space there are registered and tagged places and users who share objects, experiences and ideas.

This is the same principle of bookcrossing; taking and leaving an object on the shareshelf.

The difference is in the web application and the social dynamics of the web 2.0. It embodies the practical aspect of a virtual shelf where you can browse objects in every shareshelf. You can also follow updates about new objects in each shareshelf and connect with other users using their preferences.

But if this is true for objects, it’s also true for ideas.

With shareshelf you can leave a description of an idea, and you can either choose one idea you can realise or propose its implementation with other users in that shareshelf.

All ideas will be released under a Creative Commons licence chosen by the donor, in order to let the ideas virally spread around the world.

Shareshelf is a project open to everybody. Drop us a line (info@shareshelf.net) if you are interested in opening a shareshelf!

shareshelf.net

[the beta version is coming soon ;)]