How Gathered Ink works

Real stories from the people who know them. One written portrait.

Gathered Ink gives friends, family, and colleagues a thoughtful way to share the moments only they remember. Their separate voices come together in a written keepsake for the host.

Create a portrait

Four simple parts

1. Create a collection

The host names the person or people, chooses the occasion, and decides who to invite.

2. Share it

Invite contributors directly or use one shareable link or QR code. Contributors do not need an account.

3. Gather the stories

Each contributor has a guided conversation with thoughtful follow-up questions, sharing in their own words and at their own pace.

4. Receive the portrait

The memories come together in one written portrait. The host receives it by email and can review and edit it before sharing or turning it into a keepsake.

Why stories work better than signatures

A card usually asks everyone to fit what they mean into a few lines. Gathered Ink asks for moments instead: the night someone showed up, the phrase everyone remembers, the small habit that reveals a whole character. One person rarely knows every story. A group can show the fuller picture.

Made for the occasions that bring people together

WeddingCollect warm, specific stories from friends and family and turn them into one written wedding portrait for the couple.Life TributeInvite family and friends to share memories for a thoughtful life tribute, including people who cannot gather in person.Pet MemorialCollect favorite pet memories from family and friends and preserve them in one written pet memorial portrait.RetirementCollect retirement memories from current and former coworkers, friends, and family for one lasting written portrait.AnniversaryCreate an anniversary portrait from memories shared by friends, family, or colleagues across the years.BirthdayGather birthday memories from family, old friends, coworkers, and people from different eras of someone’s life.GraduationCollect graduation stories from family, friends, classmates, mentors, and teachers in one written portrait.PromotionGather specific stories from colleagues, mentors, friends, and family for a promotion portrait that feels personal.

Demo transcript

The video communicates the following sequence:

  • Some people deserve more than signatures on a card.
  • Begin with one person.
  • Create once. Share with the people who know them.
  • A few thoughtful questions bring the real stories forward.
  • Memories arrive, one voice at a time.
  • One written portrait. Made from everyone who knows them.
  • Gathered Ink supports Wedding, Life Tribute, Pet Memorial, Retirement, Anniversary, Birthday, Graduation, and Promotion collections.
  • Collect the stories that matter.

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Start with one person.

Invite the people who remember them best. Gathered Ink will help bring the stories forward.

Create a portrait