AwkPal
In everyday life, it's inevitable to encounter situations that may leave you feeling awkward—whether it's attending a social event where you know only one person and want to avoid seeming isolated, sharing a silent elevator ride with a stranger, or entering a meeting with no conversation starters. To help people navigate these uncomfortable moments, I plan to develop an app that uses artificial intelligence to provide fake text messaging and phone call. The app will also offer engaging conversation topics and videos, serving as a helpful tool to ease social awkwardness and enhance communication.
USER RESEARCH
On what occasions do you feel socially awkward?
What do you do when you feel awkward in a social situation?
Do you think you would feel awkward in a social situation?
USER INTERVIEW
PERSONA
ABOUT
Age: 21
Status: Single
Location: San Jose, CA
FRUSTRATIONS
-Her friends always ask her to go to party with unfamiliar people
-Shy when socializing and no conversation topics
USER JOURNEY
BIO
-Lisa is a third-year student at San Jose State University. She is usually introverted and quiet, but her two best friends like to party. Every time she would be left alone and bored until the party was over
GOALS
-Leave with dignity from a party she doesn’t want to attend
-Won’t feel awkward talking to people she doesn’t know well
