TALKATIVE

An inter-generational communication tool

Talkative is a communication device designed to help grandparents have easy, interesting, and vibrant conversations with their grandchildren who are remote from them.

Physical Prototype

“How might we help the elderly have conversations with their grandchildren more easily and without repetitive topics?”

Duration

1 Month

DATE

Nov - Dec 2024

Type

Product, UIUX, Service, Care

A product that has minimal technology, generate meutral conversation topics, and can preserve the precious memory of these talks for the elderly.

Easy-to-use features tailored to older people’s preferences and needs from in-depth user interviews.

  • Age: 86

    Occupation: University Department Head

    Grandchildren: 2

    3 Key Problems: outdated topics to discuss, poor memory to recall what have already been talked about, unsure when to call

  • Age: 77

    Occupation: Retail Manager

    Grandchildren: 4

    3 Key Problems: outdated topics to discuss, can’t keep up with modern technology, miss traditional communication tools (i.e paper letters)

  • Description text goes hereAge: 69

    Occupation: Farmer

    Grandchildren: 1

    3 Key Problems: wish to cherish each conversations, video call via phone is confusing, outdated topics to discuss

THE TALKATIVE APP

For Grandchildren

An incorporated AI app for grandchildren to generate friendly conversation topics tailored to their grandparents and themselves. Also include a schedule system paired with the TALKATIVE BOX.

Receive talk invite from grandparents

Schedule a time to talk

Generate friendly topics via AI

Sending out talk invite