Named one of Wirecutter’s ‘Best Gifts for Families’ for the third year in a row!
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We capture family stories and celebrate the people in your life

Our professional interviewers do it for you

Today

“Amazing!”

“Studio-quality”

“Great for families”

“Memorable keepsakes”

“Sure to inspire!”

The Wall Street Journal

“A creative way to commemorate”

Today

“Amazing!”

“Studio-quality”

“Great for families”

“Memorable keepsakes”

“Sure to inspire!”

The Wall Street Journal

“A creative way to commemorate”

How it works

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Professional interviews

Interviews are 30 minutes (we schedule for 45 so no one feels rushed), held over the phone or computer.

An Artifact interview feels like a conversation with an old friend — someone who wants to hear what you have to say about a subject you know intimately and is great at asking questions and giving you prompts to help you do just that.

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Studio-quality edit

Artifact edits each interview into a studio-quality, 20-minute episode.

We edit each interview down from roughly 30 minutes to roughly 20, fixing any awkward pauses, coughing fits, or instances where someone might have stumbled over a phrase to ensure that every guest sounds like the sharpest version of themselves. Then, an audio engineer adjusts each track to make sure it sounds as good as possible and adds music to the intro and outro.

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An instant heirloom to cherish

Artifacts are enjoyed on a private, beautiful webpage, where you can add unlimited photos and share with friends and family.

Check out a real, live Artifact to see exactly what you’ll get.

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ONCE A YEAR

You'll have a thoughtful chat about your child with a professional interviewer

We edit the recording into a beautifully produced episode.

This annual interview helps you capture your thoughts and feelings about your child — and we make that process easy, by taking on all of the work. It feels like catching up with an old friend, and you can be confident that our editors will craft the recording into an amazing episode.

Interviews last half an hour (we schedule for 45 minutes, so that nobody feels rushed) and take place remotely, over the computer or phone.

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ONCE A MONTH

Your interviewer sends you a personalized prompt

You’ll receive it by text message and answer with a short voice note (add photos, too).

What are monthly prompts like?

We get you talking about things like developmental milestones, summer vacations, Halloween costumes, and family traditions. Sometimes we’ll even ask you to record them singing their favorite song, or to capture yourself reading that book they love for the 80th bedtime in a row....

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ALL YEAR LONG

We share highlights from your child’s story

Warning: Grandparents may become addicted!

We make it incredibly easy for you to invite family and friends to your Artifact Family Account — and keep it private from everyone else. As we help you add to your child’s story, your chosen few will be following along.

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Life stories, chapter by chapter

Interviews explore chapters of life

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1 interview for $149

Buy 2 episodes or more, get 10% off!

CHAPTER 1

Childhood

https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1637553456515x200920756002280760/Childhood%20%26%20Teen%20Years.mp3

CHAPTER 2

Coming of Age

https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1637553327946x887896222425512200/Coming%20of%20Age_.mp3

CHAPTER 3

Family Life & Career

https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1637553271902x837394781565952800/Family%20%26%20Career.mp3

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Families love Artifact

4.9
+1,000 reviews
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Andrea S
June 07 2023
Lindsey was easy to talk to and came prepared! Very thorough and warm.
Amy L
June 07 2023
Martha was amazing! So warm and easy to talk to! I felt it was like having a conversation with a friend on the other end.
Laszlo S
June 04 2023
She was kind, friendly and professional
Maria S
May 31 2023
It was wonderful experience with Lindsey ! She was well prepared and made me so relaxed, actually I enjoyed the session with her!! Thank you Lindsey!!
Mtokufa N
May 30 2023
Solid guy! Felt like I was on NPR!
Paul B
May 26 2023
Very easy and pleasant interviewer. Very understandable questions.
Dusty M
May 26 2023
This was a totally new experience but Jennilyn managed my expectations and gently guided the conversation. I was very comfortable talking to her. I am eager to hear what comes out of it.
Leanne H
May 23 2023
Jennilyn was great and make us both feel at ease - which is so important when sharing childhood memories.
Suman M
May 21 2023
She made the Interview easy and comfortable

Meet some of our interviewers

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https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631059748771x439850965806124000/Carter-Barrett.mp3
Journalist
Carter B.
Public radio, USA Today
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631058551160x780967209547300000/Raul-Vilchis.mp3
Journalist
Raul V.
NY Times, The Guardian
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631058526468x483935283014276500/Drew-Daudelin.mp3
Journalist
Drew D.
Public radio, PBS
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631058538784x212176669381290980/Lindsey-Ford%20%281%29.mp3
Actor & Podcast Host
Lindsey F.
Late Late Show, Story Pirates
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631058484680x125231590513084530/Kevin-Koczwara.mp3
Journalist
Kevin K.
Esquire, Vice
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1634741146075x555190796366871200/Sophia_Q_Bio.mp3
Journalist
Sophia Q.
French Morning, Le Parisien
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1631058514348x244239127054156400/Stephen-Wood.mp3
Journalist
Stephen W.
McSweeney’s, Paste
https://s3.amazonaws.com/appforest_uf/f1634770327947x306017873306553500/Pria%20M.mp3
Journalist
Pria M.
Public radio, iHeartMedia

Frequently asked questions

Want to talk about specific details? Give us a call at 415-792-4001
What are interviews like?
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An Artifact interview feels like a conversation with an old friend — someone who wants to hear what you have to say about a subject you know intimately and is great at asking questions and giving you prompts to help you do just that.

How do interviews take place?
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Remotely, either over the phone or on the computer.

How quickly can an interview be scheduled?
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As soon as tomorrow!

How many people can be included in an interview at a time?
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Up to two guests are included in the price of each interview. If you’d like to add more, we charge a further $35 per guest to account for the increased complexity of scheduling, recording, and editing.

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