Livia Aplikacija by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi

Livia Aplikacija by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje digitalnih izdelkov Competition Category.

SrebrnaDigitalni izdelek· 2025

Livia Aplikacija

by Xianghan Wang, Jing Yao and Rui Xi

Client: Xianghan Wwang, Jing Yao, Rui Xi

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Digitalni izdelek Category

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The Design

About Livia Aplikacija

Livia je digitalni spremljevalec, ki ga poganja umetna inteligenca in je zasnovan za zagotavljanje čustvene podpore skozi interakcije, ki temeljijo na spominu, sledenje razpoloženju in proaktivno vključevanje. Za razliko od tradicionalnih klepetalnih robotov si Livia zapomni uporabniške izkušnje, začenja pogovore in se razvija skozi čas. Integrirana AR tehnologija prinese Livio v resničen svet, ustvarjajoč poglobljeno prisotnost, medtem ko združljivost s pametno uro zagotavlja neprekinjeno podporo v realnem času. S povezovanjem AI družabnosti s človeku podobno čustveno inteligenco Livia na novo opredeljuje, kako lahko tehnologija spodbuja pomembne povezave in izboljšuje počutje.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Livia Aplikacija je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Livia Aplikacija se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Livia Aplikacija je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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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