We developed the brand narrative, web experience, and identity for 10,000 Objects, a self-destructing marketplace. Designed as a counter-argument to discount eCommerce, the platform rejects the limitless consumption model in favor of terminal scarcity: once the 10,000th object sells, the site permanently ceases to operate.
The experience bridges the gap between a high-value auction house and an industrial archive. Behind the rigorous consignment system, a curated panel vets every upload for provenance, cultural weight, and historical utility rather than purely market value. A refurbished shipping container twistlock, an often overlooked foundation of global supply chain networks, might sit beside an original Klee scribble or a vintage Chanel bag.
From the first upload to the final sale, the interface functions as a living condition report of the artifacts that defined modernity. The result is a store that slowly erodes as it is used.
Full case study coming March 2026.
