EDI: Inclusive Dialogue Spaces
Reimagining public spaces through accessible communication
Fields
Interaction Design
Brand Design
Prototyping
AI & Accessibility
Interface Design
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Year
2026
The brief
Problem Statement
Contemporary cities are often shaped by invisible barriers. Fragmented communication—stemming from language differences, hearing impairments, or speech limitations—systematically isolates individuals within public environments.
Solution
EDI is an urban innovation ecosystem merging architectural furniture with interactive display technology. The project transforms public spaces into open agoras, enabling citizens to communicate seamlessly, naturally, and independently.
Challenges
Designing for inclusive interactions
Creating a more inclusive way of communicating in public spaces presented a series of complex UX challenges.
/ 01
Diverse accessibility needs
Designing for diverse abilities and languages meant building an interface that feels intuitive and universally accessible from the very first second.
/ 01
True independence
The system had to enable seamless, friction-free communication, entirely removing the need for personal devices or third-party assistance.
/ 01
Uncontrolled contexts
Unlike standard digital products, these tables operate in high-traffic, unpredictable public environments, demanding absolute durability and rigorous ergonomic thinking.
/ 01
Human-centered technology
The core challenge lay in leveraging sophisticated AI while keeping the interface transparent, approachable, and effortless for every kind of user.
KEY FEATURES
From sticky notes to core features
Research findings were transformed into four core product features.
/ 01
Personal library
Your digital bookshelf for every stage of your reading life, complete with a much-needed graveyard for abandoned books.
/ 02
Social Discovery
Because algorithms don't know your taste as well as your book-nerd friends do. Real recommendations from real humans.
/ 03
Reading Insights
Detailed breakdowns of your reading habits, annual goals, time spent turning pages, and your top genres visualized so you can watch your literary journey unfold.
/ 04
Gamification System
Badges, streaks, and milestones designed to trick your brain into reading just one more chapter before bed.
The process
From chaos to structure
Translating raw insights into a solid foundation—mapping out the architecture, defining the visual identity, and structuring a flow where users can finally organize, discover, and chat about books without wanting to throw their phone across the room.
Screens
From Wireframes to Final UI
+70 screens were designed for the platform. Here are some of the key ones.
Onboarding
Tailored to your literary soul
Quick preferences setup so Aurora gets to know your taste right away, serving up recommendations you’ll actually want to read instead of generic bestsellers.
Ecosystem Sync
Your reading life, everywhere
Hook up Goodreads to import your history instantly, sync your Kindle, and link your smartwatch so your progress updates automatically while you read without extra manual data entry.
Key takeaways
Talk to real users first
Skipping generic feature lists and grounding the roadmap in actual reader frustrations kept the product lean, focused, and genuinely fun to use instead of just another bloated app.
Design systems save sanity
Building a solid foundation early meant I didn't spend hours wrestling with component states while pushing for pixel perfection across +70 screens.
Context is everything
Designing for mobile, web, and smartwatches taught me that true cross-platform design isn't about shrinking layouts, it's about designing friction-free moments for whatever device is in the user's hand (or wrist) at that second.
EDI: Inclusive Dialogue Spaces
Reimagining public spaces through accessible communication
Fields
Interaction Design
Brand Design
Prototyping
AI & Accessibility
Interface Design
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Year
2026
The brief
Problem Statement
Contemporary cities are often shaped by invisible barriers. Fragmented communication—stemming from language differences, hearing impairments, or speech limitations—systematically isolates individuals within public environments.
Solution
EDI is an urban innovation ecosystem merging architectural furniture with interactive display technology. The project transforms public spaces into open agoras, enabling citizens to communicate seamlessly, naturally, and independently.
Challenges
Designing for inclusive interactions
Creating a more inclusive way of communicating in public spaces presented a series of complex UX challenges.
/ 01
Diverse accessibility needs
Designing for diverse abilities and languages meant building an interface that feels intuitive and universally accessible from the very first second.
/ 01
True independence
The system had to enable seamless, friction-free communication, entirely removing the need for personal devices or third-party assistance.
/ 01
Uncontrolled contexts
Unlike standard digital products, these tables operate in high-traffic, unpredictable public environments, demanding absolute durability and rigorous ergonomic thinking.
/ 01
Human-centered technology
The core challenge lay in leveraging sophisticated AI while keeping the interface transparent, approachable, and effortless for every kind of user.
KEY FEATURES
From sticky notes to core features
Research findings were transformed into four core product features.
/ 01
Personal library
Your digital bookshelf for every stage of your reading life, complete with a much-needed graveyard for abandoned books.
/ 02
Social Discovery
Because algorithms don't know your taste as well as your book-nerd friends do. Real recommendations from real humans.
/ 03
Reading Insights
Detailed breakdowns of your reading habits, annual goals, time spent turning pages, and your top genres visualized so you can watch your literary journey unfold.
/ 04
Gamification System
Badges, streaks, and milestones designed to trick your brain into reading just one more chapter before bed.
The process
From chaos to structure
Translating raw insights into a solid foundation—mapping out the architecture, defining the visual identity, and structuring a flow where users can finally organize, discover, and chat about books without wanting to throw their phone across the room.
Screens
From Wireframes to Final UI
+70 screens were designed for the platform. Here are some of the key ones.
Onboarding
Tailored to your
literary soul
Quick preferences setup so Aurora gets to know your taste right away, serving up recommendations you’ll actually want to read instead of generic bestsellers.
Ecosystem Sync
Your reading life, everywhere
Hook up Goodreads to import your history instantly, sync your Kindle, and link your smartwatch so your progress updates automatically while you read without extra manual data entry.
Key takeaways
Talk to real users first
Skipping generic feature lists and grounding the roadmap in actual reader frustrations kept the product lean, focused, and genuinely fun to use instead of just another bloated app.
Design systems save sanity
Building a solid foundation early meant I didn't spend hours wrestling with component states while pushing for pixel perfection across +70 screens.
Context is everything
Designing for mobile, web, and smartwatches taught me that true cross-platform design isn't about shrinking layouts, it's about designing friction-free moments for whatever device is in the user's hand (or wrist) at that second.
EDI: Inclusive Dialogue Spaces
Reimagining public spaces through
accessible communication
Fields
Interaction Design
Brand Design
Prototyping
AI & Accessibility
Interface Design
Tools
Figma
Adobe Creative Cloud
Year
2026
The brief
Problem Statement
Contemporary cities are often shaped by invisible barriers. Fragmented communication—stemming from language differences, hearing impairments, or speech limitations—systematically isolates individuals within public environments.
Solution
EDI is an urban innovation ecosystem merging architectural furniture with interactive display technology. The project transforms public spaces into open agoras, enabling citizens to communicate seamlessly, naturally, and independently.
Challenges
Designing for inclusive interactions
Creating a more inclusive way of communicating in public spaces presented a series of complex UX challenges.
/ 01
Diverse accessibility needs
Designing for diverse abilities and languages meant building an interface that feels intuitive and universally accessible from the very first second.
/ 01
True independence
The system had to enable seamless, friction-free communication, entirely removing the need for personal devices or third-party assistance.
/ 01
Uncontrolled contexts
Unlike standard digital products, these tables operate in high-traffic, unpredictable public environments, demanding absolute durability and rigorous ergonomic thinking.
/ 01
Human-centered technology
The core challenge lay in leveraging sophisticated AI while keeping the interface transparent, approachable, and effortless for every kind of user.
KEY FEATURES
From sticky notes to
core features
Research findings were transformed into four core product features.
/ 01
Personal library
Your digital bookshelf for every stage of your reading life, complete with a much-needed graveyard for abandoned books.
/ 02
Social Discovery
Because algorithms don't know your taste as well as your book-nerd friends do. Real recommendations from real humans.
/ 03
Reading Insights
Detailed breakdowns of your reading habits, annual goals, time spent turning pages, and your top genres visualized so you can watch your literary journey unfold.
/ 04
Gamification System
Badges, streaks, and milestones designed to trick your brain into reading just one more chapter before bed.
The process
From chaos to structure
Translating raw insights into a solid foundation—mapping out the architecture, defining the visual identity, and structuring a flow where users can finally organize, discover, and chat about books without wanting to throw their phone across the room.
Screens
From Wireframes to Final UI
+70 screens were designed for the platform. Here are some of the key ones.
Onboarding
Tailored to your literary soul
Quick preferences setup so Aurora gets to know your taste right away, serving up recommendations you’ll actually want to read instead of generic bestsellers.
Ecosystem Sync
Your reading life, everywhere
Hook up Goodreads to import your history instantly, sync your Kindle, and link your smartwatch so your progress updates automatically while you read without extra manual data entry.
Key takeaways
Talk to real users first
Skipping generic feature lists and grounding the roadmap in actual reader frustrations kept the product lean, focused, and genuinely fun to use instead of just another bloated app.
Design systems save sanity
Building a solid foundation early meant I didn't spend hours wrestling with component states while pushing for pixel perfection across +70 screens.
Context is everything
Designing for mobile, web, and smartwatches taught me that true cross-platform design isn't about shrinking layouts, it's about designing friction-free moments for whatever device is in the user's hand (or wrist) at that second.