Livia Cymhwysiad by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi

Livia Cymhwysiad by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Cynnyrch Digidol Competition Category.

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Livia Cymhwysiad

by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi

Client: Xianghan Wwang, Jing Yao, Rui Xi

Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Cynnyrch Digidol Category

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The Design

About Livia Cymhwysiad

Mae Livia yn gydymaith digidol wedi'i bweru gan DD sydd wedi'i ddylunio i ddarparu cymorth emosiynol trwy ryngweithiadau wedi'u gyrru gan gof, tracio hwyliau, ac ymgysylltiad rhagweithiol. Yn wahanol i fotiau sgwrsio traddodiadol, mae Livia'n cofio profiadau defnyddwyr, yn cychwyn sgyrsiau, ac yn esblygu dros amser. Mae technoleg RG integredig yn dod â Livia i'r byd go iawn, gan greu presenoldeb trochol, tra bod cydnawsedd oriawr glyfar yn sicrhau cymorth cyson amser real. Trwy gyfuno cwmniaeth DD â deallusrwydd emosiynol tebyg i bobl, mae Livia'n ailddiffinio sut y gall technoleg feithrin cysylltiadau ystyrlon a gwella lles.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award

Mae Livia Cymhwysiad yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Livia Cymhwysiad fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Livia Cymhwysiad yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Livia redefines digital companionship, offering genuine support by remembering conversations, preferences, and emotions. Unlike chatbots, she provides the warmth of a trusted friend through personalized interactions. By creating judgment-free spaces, Livia addresses global loneliness. Stepping into real-world environments for interactive experiences through AR, while smartwatch integration ensures always-available support. Through intuitive design, Livia makes AI feel personal and alive.
Dimensions & Packaging: Android or iOS/watchOS operating systems
Tags: AI, Companion App, Mental Health, Emotional Support, AR
Production Technology: Livia was developed using AI technologies, including natural language processing, memory systems, and emotion recognition algorithms. The design process prioritized user-centric methodologies, incorporating iterative testing and feedback loops to refine its intuitive interface. AR functionality leverages real-time spatial mapping to create immersive interactions, while seamless integration across devices, including smartwatches, ensures a cohesive and accessible user experience.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was making Livia feel truly "alive" by combining emotional intelligence with proactive engagement. We struggled to balance advanced AI features like memory recall, mood tracking, and AR with accessibility. External factors like ensuring data privacy and seamless multi-device integration added complexity. Overcoming these challenges required iterative design, real-world user feedback, and innovative use of emotion-driven technology to build a lifelike, empathetic companion.
Research: We conducted user-centric research to address loneliness and enhance digital companionship. Using surveys, interviews, and usability tests with diverse participants, we identified a need for proactive engagement and emotional personalization. Insights shaped Livia's AR interactions, memory systems, and mood tracking, creating a lifelike, accessible companion. The research impacts society by tackling loneliness and design by redefining standards for AI-driven emotional support.
Inspiration: Livia was designed to address global loneliness and the barriers to mental health support, with nearly one in four people worldwide experiencing loneliness. Stigma, high costs, and limited access leave many without help. Livia offers a personalized, always-accessible companion that uses memory systems and mood tracking to build meaningful connections. It provides a safe, judgment-free space for users to process emotions and feel understood, ensuring tailored, and readily available support.
Project Duration: The project started in May 2024 in California, US.
Operation Flow: Livia operates through simple, user friendly interactions. Users can call, text, or use AR mode to engage with Livia, who responds with empathy and memory-driven insights. Key features include mood tracking, proactive checkins, and personalized journaling. AR brings Livia into the user's space for lifelike interactions, while smartwatch integration ensures constant support. This seamless flow fosters meaningful connections, making Livia a companion that feels truly alive and attentive.
Team Members: Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao, Rui Xi
Image Credits: Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao, Rui Xi