Path Tiles – Knitting Coordinates into Patterns

Movement is a performance, something momentous becoming invisible and elusive as soon as it is complete. Afterward, only the memories of what we experienced while moving remain. Using GPS data, PathTiles is capturing these valuable moments of individual experiences and transferring them into the physical world of the visible and tactile, creating a deeper relationship between person and object.

Each pattern represents a journey, a moment in time knitted into a fabric. Whether it’s a daily commute, a cherished hike, or a transformative adventure, these patterns contain the essence of personal experience. The stories that accompany these patterns offer a glimpse into the hearts and minds of the travellers. They tell of the emotions evoked by landscapes, the lessons learned along the way and the power of the journey to shape our lives.

The PathTiles website is a tool for creating truly individual patterns which can than become personalized objects. By involving the user in the design process, PathTiles fosters a stronger connection between the individual and their creation.

For her diploma project, Rita Andrulyte designed and created five objects, the patterns for which were developed by five different people based on their personal routes and their own stories. All of the objects are designed to make traveling more enjoyable.