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DALL·E 2024-12-01 18.49.04 - A warm and inviting scene showing elderly people engaging in

Mock Project

AgeArea

APP for Making and Contacting Friends among the Elders

Initiator, UX Designer

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Highlights: psychological experiments to explore memory features

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Abilities: cognitive experiment; Roadmap & Backlog Management; Lofi design

Research

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Psychodynamic Insight

  • Subconscious Needs: Instead of generic social networking features, AgeArea addresses seniors' subconscious desires for companionship and shared experiences, fostering a sense of belonging.
    Iterative Needs: Instead of static interactions, the app encourages ongoing engagement through features that promote continuous communication and relationship building.
    Systemic Needs: Instead of isolated user experiences, AgeArea integrates community-building elements, creating a supportive network that reflects the interconnectedness of users' social lives.

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Problem

Reflection

Pros:

  • Improves user engagement with tailored activity and friend suggestions.

  • Enhances accessibility through adaptive interfaces for seniors.

  • Increases retention by fostering a sense of belonging.

  • Scales efficiently with a growing user base.

  • Strengthens social connections by suggesting compatible interactions.

 

Cons:

  • Raises privacy concerns due to data collection.

  • Requires high costs and expertise for AI implementation.

  • Misaligned recommendations may reduce trust.

  • Overpersonalization risks limiting diverse experiences.

  • Dynamic features may confuse less tech-savvy seniors.

© 2024 by Xiangjiu (Morgan) Shi. 

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