Odoardo Journal™

Thought that stays

The layer of ideas behind Odoardo™. Essays and research on how physical matter, the latest technology and the five senses change the experience of a space.

Thought that stays
  • Essays and analyses
  • Matter and technology
  • Inspiration and observation
  • Five senses of place
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The art of conversation

On gatherings, rituals of conversation and the questions that make an evening stay in memory.

We write about why deep conversation has become a luxury and how a space can encourage it: from private dinners to business meetings. The subjects range from the cultural history of conversation to practical scenarios for evenings you will want to remember for good.

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The honeymoon: what do you take with you to build the loveliest memories?
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The honeymoon: what do you take with you to build the loveliest memories?

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A script for a luxury proposal: how do you weave the most important question into an evening ritual at home?
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A script for a luxury proposal: how do you weave the most important question into an evening ritual at home?

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The unboxing experience: how does packaging with a letter from the concierge in black tissue affect the perception of a gift?
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The unboxing experience: how does packaging with a letter from the concierge in black tissue affect the perception of a gift?

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A Valentine's and Women's Day gift without kitsch: black, gold and oak as an alternative to red hearts
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A Valentine's and Women's Day gift without kitsch: black, gold and oak as an alternative to red hearts

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An elegant Christmas gift for the in-laws: the classic, natural wood and an instrument that joins generations at the table
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An elegant Christmas gift for the in-laws: the classic, natural wood and an instrument that joins generations at the table

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An anniversary gift for a wife or husband: how do you give a pretext for talking and full presence?
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An anniversary gift for a wife or husband: how do you give a pretext for talking and full presence?

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A luxury housewarming gift: solid oak design that fits the newest interior trends
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A luxury housewarming gift: solid oak design that fits the newest interior trends

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A milestone birthday gift (30, 40, 50): the art of giving with the class of an aesthete and a lover of minimalism
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A milestone birthday gift (30, 40, 50): the art of giving with the class of an aesthete and a lover of minimalism

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Thanking parents at a wedding: elegant gifts that let them spend time together
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Thanking parents at a wedding: elegant gifts that let them spend time together

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A gift for the fifth (wooden) wedding anniversary: an oak box as a keepsake for generations
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A gift for the fifth (wooden) wedding anniversary: an oak box as a keepsake for generations

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A luxury wedding gift instead of an envelope and flowers: what do you give a demanding couple?
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A luxury wedding gift instead of an envelope and flowers: what do you give a demanding couple?

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A guide: an exclusive gift for the man who “already has everything”
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A guide: an exclusive gift for the man who “already has everything”

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A physical alibi for deep conversations: why is it easier to shift responsibility for an uncomfortable question onto a drawn card?
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A physical alibi for deep conversations: why is it easier to shift responsibility for an uncomfortable question onto a drawn card?

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The art of asking questions without imposing an opinion: how to give a partner the luxury of being fully heard?
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The art of asking questions without imposing an opinion: how to give a partner the luxury of being fully heard?

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Love languages in practice: how to recognize your other half's needs by asking the right questions?
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Love languages in practice: how to recognize your other half's needs by asking the right questions?

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Dating app fatigue: how to take a virtual acquaintance to the level of real, deep closeness?
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Dating app fatigue: how to take a virtual acquaintance to the level of real, deep closeness?

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The meaning of silence and image in communication: how do illustrations (in the Geometric Noir style) help name the hardest feelings?
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The meaning of silence and image in communication: how do illustrations (in the Geometric Noir style) help name the hardest feelings?

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The “it will work out” trap: a guide to building a conscious relationship from the first year after the wedding
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The “it will work out” trap: a guide to building a conscious relationship from the first year after the wedding

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The phenomenon of “continuous partial attention”: how do phone notifications destroy our presence at home and how can it be fought?
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The phenomenon of “continuous partial attention”: how do phone notifications destroy our presence at home and how can it be fought?

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Rituals for couples: why is it worth setting one evening a week for an honest conversation with someone close?
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Rituals for couples: why is it worth setting one evening a week for an honest conversation with someone close?

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In brief

Odoardo Journal™ is the layer of ideas behind Odoardo™: essays and analyses of how physical matter, discreet technology and the five senses change the experience of a space. The texts are organized by the senses of place — touch, hearing, sight, memory and presence — and by The Filmable Book by Odoardo™.

Key facts

Category
Alibi
Number of articles
46

Questions and answers

What is Odoardo Alibi™?

It is an oak case with 100 black-and-gold cards — 50 with questions and 50 with illustrations — that gives you an elegant alibi for starting deep conversations, private and business alike.

When does Odoardo Alibi™ work best?

At dinners, gatherings around the table, evenings for two and small team meetings — wherever a conversation is meant to stay in memory.

What do we write about in this category?

About the culture of conversation, the rituals of the table and scenarios for meetings that build real relationships.