Digital Heirlooms survey:Creating Memories for Future Generations
We're exploring an idea to help people (especially those aged 20–30) create and preserve digital messages and memories that can be delivered to their future children or grandchildren. Your insights will help shape this concept. Thank you for your input!
1. Would you be interested in creating digital messages (audio/video/text) that your future grandchildren or family members could open decades from now?
YES/NO (Explain)
2. What types of digital heirlooms appeal most to you? (Select all that apply) Voice recordings (personal stories, life advice) Video messages (visual and audio) Personal letters or written advice Curated photo albums or timelines Life lessons or wisdom collections
Pick at least 2 (EXPLAIN)
3. How valuable would you find a secure, easy-to-use service that automatically delivers these messages far into the future?
Very Valubale/Somewhat Valuable/Not valuable
4. Would you prefer digital delivery, physical delivery (like a printed book or letter), or both?
Digital/Physical/ Both
5. What life events would most likely encourage you to create digital heirlooms? (Select up to 3)
Getting married Having children Experiencing the loss of a loved one Significant birthdays (e.g., turning 30) Health scares or recovery Moving or changing life directions Other (please specify)
6. What concerns would you have about using a digital legacy service like this?
Privacy and security of personal information Reliability of long-term delivery Cost or affordability Potential loss of data Unclear emotional value Other (please specify)
7. Would you trust a digital legacy platform to securely store and deliver your content decades from now?
Yes Maybe, but need reassurances No
8. How much would you realistically pay (one-time) for a secure digital service to create, store, and deliver legacy messages for future generations?
$0 (I wouldn’t pay) $10–$30 $31–$60 $61–$100 Over $100
9. Which feature would be most important to you in a digital legacy platform?
Ease of recording/uploading content Long-term data security Personalization and emotional experience Option for physical, tangible products Flexible delivery dates or conditions
10. Any additional thoughts or features you'd love to see included in a digital heirloom service?
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