Keira Wong
Computer Science, CSULB
Keira is an interaction designer with a B.S. in Computer Science and a background in UX and Graphic Design. Her interdisciplinary expertise allows her to contribute across the entire software development lifecycle, from conducting insightful user research and creating innovative designs to hands-on development with a focus on functionality. Driven by a strong interest in personality theories and psychology, Keira takes a thoughtful user-centered approach to craft empathetic and technically robust solutions to improve people's health & well-being.
To combat trauma support barriers, this project empowers adults To support one another by structuring and facilitating dialogue within support groups, using AI and immersive technologies to foster connection, engagement, and a sense of control over their environment & interactions.
In the face of the increasingly digital age, what if technology could be used to connect rather than disconnect? In response to the growing need for trauma support & connection, The Collective is a remote, peer-support platform which empowers adults to support one another, by addressing barriers to accessing support (such as a shortage of mental health professionals, workforce burnout, insurance coverage challenges, time constraints, cost, and distance). The Collective also combats barriers to seeking support in the first place, stigmas (such as isolation, fear of judgement, or the need to feel in control). It does this in 3 ways: (1) By providing anonymity through avatars, users can be less afraid of judgement and more focused on healing. (2) By providing remote access from any device to join peer-support groups in seconds, users can instantly connect with a community of people who can relate to their unique traumatic experiences. (3) By structuring group discussions with a queue, agenda, and the ability to opt in or opt out, users can control their level of engagement.
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HXDI X5 2024