agorae
Designed to foster human connection amongst individuals who are experiencing isolation. Agorae is an activity that allows its users to draw from personal anecdotes forming a vast range of AI generated characters and settings. Together they can envision worlds and storylines and ultimately watch their outcomes be projected around themcreating an immersive artistic experience. The Agora was an ancient social hub and symbolizes a place where all voices are heard with strong roots in democracy and collective reasoning. The plural ‘Agorae’ emphasizes the multitude of interconnected ideas this system can produce
academic client project for SONY (2025)
Figma Wireframes:
Complete demo of the activity can be found using this button:
4 Key User Experiences
Memory Recall & Strengthen Neural Pathways
Reactivating specific neural circuits. Hippocampus and neocortex work together
Reduces cognitive decline
Emotional Connection
Sharing anecdotes through low pressure prompts, deepening understanding with group members
Team Building
Collective collaboration, and group world building allows for respectful conversation
Creative Outlet
Increases neuroplasticity, and increases cognitive agility in old age
Can also give people a sense of achievement and new experience
This project was informed using my observations of the Capable Community Charity during their scriptwriting sessions
This device could help create a more structured way to collaborate. So, participants aren’t talking over each other. Allows quieter people to participate
Can have speech element for those hard of seeing
Allows users to draw on personal experiences to create new experiences, offers and opportunity for them to come together and share their stories.
Creates an opening for future conversation and collaboration
Questions will be structed in such a way that they can respond using personal anecdotes
Key Insights Generated:
Distorted World View and Lack of Access to New Experiences
Bring Isolated Individuals Together Through New Technologies
Animation
Hand drawn Animation by me showing the way the video projection would come together as the group merges their ideas.