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Elephant in the Room
Global XR hack 2024
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Lantern in the Room is a Mixed Reality (MR) experience that brings back the personal touch in communication. Instead of typing, participants handwrite notes and doodles on 3D lanterns. These lanterns carry the writer’s unique character and can be sent into the sky or shared with others.
Today, communication often feels impersonal. Text messages are quick but lack warmth, and voice calls can feel overwhelming and stressful. We need a way to connect that is personal but not too demanding.
In this MR space, participants take their time to express themselves. They handwrite messages on lanterns, adding a personal touch that text can’t provide. The lanterns then float into the sky or are exchanged with others, creating a thoughtful and meaningful way to connect.
Humanizing Technology:
We bring warmth and sincerity back to communication by using handwriting instead of typed text.
Balancing Interaction:
This experience offers a middle ground—more personal than texting, but less pressure than a phone call.
Intentionally Slowing Down:
We slow down the communication process, allowing for more deliberate and reflective interactions.
Capturing Personality:
Handwriting and doodles reveal the writer’s character, making each message unique and personal.
Creating a Safe Space:
The MR environment is a peaceful place where participants can communicate freely, without the rush of instant replies.
Lantern in the Room offers a new way to connect in a world that often feels too fast or too distant. By slowing down and using handwriting, we bring back the human touch in communication, making it more meaningful.
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