Archive Mode

A browser extension for recontextualising web imagery as archival material

By Bente Ketelaar

Download Archive Mode

Chrome extension (.zip file)

ARCHIVE MODE

This browser extension reframes everyday web images as part of a structured archive system.

It asks a simple question: how does meaning change when content is classified, labeled and preserved?

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“I’m a minimalist and my browser is too, now i can read my news in peace.”

"An interesting approach to how design organizes content like an archive."

“cool concept and visuals, it really does feel like a old timey digital archive. i wish it worked on my favourite website. ”

Installation procedure

  1. Open Chrome and go to Extensions
  2. Enable Developer Mode (top right)
  3. Click “Load unpacked”
  4. Select the Archive Mode folder
  5. Open BBC.com
  6. Browse images to activate the extension