Hi, I'm Joyce Nimely.
I'm a Computer Science student at Berea College who loves the intersection of technology and user experience. I enjoy understanding user needs, defining the right problems, and creating simple, impactful solutions, with a background in software engineering, user research, and entrepreneurship.
Hi, I'm Nyan Lin Zaw (Imran).
My interests lie at the convergence of UI/UX and AI, with a focus on responsible AI/ML design practices. I am passionate about exploring how product design can support ethical data usage, user safety, accessibility, and socially responsible technology. As a team-oriented designer and developer, I look forward to contributing to research and collaborative product teams addressing real-world social issues.
Hi, we're Imran and Joyce, students at Berea College. We're reverse-engineering Trove 2.0 - the next version of a memory device originally developed by researchers at the University of Bristol to support looked after and adopted children through life story work.
The original Trove used RFID technology to let children record personal stories and attach them to physical objects, a way of preserving the memories and identities that can so easily be lost in the transient environments of social care.
The version, Trove 2.0: The Life Companion, reimagines that experience with comfort and privacy at the centre. It's built from soft, huggable charcoal grey felt with a built-in cushion for bedtime use, a zip-open bright blue interior for displaying meaningful objects, a pull-out privacy screen, a shoulder strap for portability, and a warm female audio companion voice to guide users through every interaction.