CatalogIt is an application for documenting the Story of Things. Each story begins with a single item—where, when, how, and by whom it was made; what it was used for; and how it came to be where it is today. As the story unfolds, the item is enriched by relationships to other items, people, and places based on shared physical characteristics and history.
CatalogIt empowers users to discover these interconnected stories, record them in detail, and present them in an accessible, inspiring format. Users can instantly capture their collections using their phone’s camera or another device—in the moment or later. They can snap and upload photos to the app from any location, whether they are at a historic site, in the classroom, on a field trip, in the school yard, or just on the go.
They can create detailed entries to document their items, including physical properties, records, images, and changes over time. They can securely track and update entries—including value, location, and condition—adding to their stories in real time.
And they can leverage the power of their collections by managing and maintaining their objects, coordinating exhibitions, and sharing their stories on social media.