Digital Me

Xi Liu

Digital Me is a virtual pet app that applies gamification to increase users' motivation and self-awareness for using self-tracking devices.

https://itp.nyu.edu/thesis2016/project/xi-liu

Description

Digital Me increases motivation for using wristband fitness trackers and defines a new mutual relationship between wearables and people. Using personal data such as heart rate, sleep quality, and step counting, users are able to create and raise their virtual pet, which resembles an endearing monster. Digital Me allows users to interact with the pet, watch it grow and unlock customizable features, creating a fun personalized experience. The appearance of the virtual pet is the visualization of user's’ data. Since healthy lifestyle and communication are the key elements to maintain a healthy relationship with the monster, users who help their monsters evolve into unique shapes can also understand their life patterns better.

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