Family App

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report

In South-Korea, many high school children live on campus for a long time, far away from their parents. They mainly keep in contact through chatting applications. We wanted to broaden the scope of contacting possibilities by letting them share their stories through more life recording activities.

In the more-and-more digital world we live in today, where data is sometimes hidden or feels like air, we thought an analog device would make communication more tangible. Having something tactile to hang on helps in feeling and remembering each other in a more real way. 'Family Cube’ makes it more convenient for all family members to see each other's pictures by having a physical photo album cube that is connected to the chatting app on their phones. Some features are: Background editor Backgrounds of photos can be edited in the app by automatically cut the background behind you in portrait mode. This way, white lies can be made or funny photos can be created. Cut and paste people's contours You can cut yourself from your own photo and place it in a photo with your family members to make it seem as if you are together. Ranking of photos At the end of the year, the highest voted photos by all members will be made into one photo story.

Family photo chat

Sending each other photos became more active and interactive with the Family photo chat. Rewards and reactions can be gained by sending and opening each others photos. These rewards stimulate everybody to keep the conversation going. Direct reaction capture You can unlock each other's locked messages by letting the phone record your reaction when the locked message is revealed. This makes it more inviting for members to watch each other’s photos and reply each other on that (like in real life). Photo theme recognition The most added photos of a certain theme will become the background of the chat. This means members can fight over each other by sending pictures to win the background theme (like deciding on the topic to talk about). Get promotions and suggestions based on photos Food is a major part of Korean culture and helps to be and feel together. When family members send enough food pictures, they can win a food coupon through a Food Cast application that matches the food pictures with specific cuisines. The coupons can be reimbursed at partnering food suppliers.

Period: January 2013 Team: 5-man Credits pictures: YongKwan Kim, JeeYong Chung Responsibilities: Analysis, user research and ideation Deliverables: Research evaluations, concept and report