MemoMir

A digital messaging mirror that replaces paper posters with smarter, sustainable communication.

Product Design · Systems Design · Sustainability · Communication

MemoMir embeds digital messaging into an existing daily habit – looking in the mirror – transforming overlooked wall space into a scalable communication system.

01

Problem

School hallways are saturated with paper posters.

At my high school, ~900 posters were displayed at any time. Less than half of students reported actually reading one. Most were outdated within days.

Paper posters are:

Static
Hard to update
Visually overwhelming
Environmentally wasteful

The issue isn’t that communication doesn’t exist, it’s that it competes for attention in a crowded environment.

The real problem: important information is disconnected from natural behavior.

02

Opportunity

Instead of asking people to look at walls, I asked:

Where are people already looking?

Mirrors are embedded into daily routines: bathrooms, dorms, gyms, dining halls, restaurants. They’re moments of opportunity.

MemoMir integrates communication into that existing habit.

03

The System

MemoMir is a semi-transparent mirror with an embedded display behind the glass.

It allows:

Instant content updates
Scheduled message rotation
Multi-location broadcasting
Urgent alerts when needed

Unlike posters, information can adapt, expire, and respond.

Designed intentionally to feel ambient, not like another screen competing for attention.

Graphic created using Vizcom.

03

Pitch Video

Vyond for animation. Statistics from Research.com

04

Research & Process

Survey Insights

Students ignore posters primarily due to clutter and visual overload, not lack of interest.

Behavior Mapping

I observed where students naturally look in shared spaces. Mirrors consistently held longer visual engagement than wall signage.

Prototyping

I'm building a low-fidelity mirror mockup to test:

Viewing distance
Glance time
Content hierarchy
Motion vs static messaging

Iteration focused on balancing visibility with subtlety, ensuring messages inform without disrupting the space.

First Iteration Prototype

05

Current Development

Secured grant funding for a functional prototype
Preparing for on-campus pilot testing
Refining UI layout, timing, and message prioritization
Studying engagement data in shared environments

Next: usability testing, system integration, and onboarding strategy.

06

Impact Vision

MemoMir reduces paper waste at the source while increasing message visibility and adaptability.

Built for schools, scalable to offices, campuses, restaurants, and other high-traffic spaces.

Communication should be dynamic, not disposable.

Graphic created using Vizcom.

Let's cut down on paper waste, increase engagement, and spread information smarter, one mirror at a time!