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.
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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 Most were outdated within days.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:
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Static
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Hard to update
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Visually overwhelming
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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.
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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.
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The System
MemoMir is a semi-transparent mirror with an embedded display behind the glass.
It allows:
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Instant content updates
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Scheduled message rotation
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Multi-location broadcasting
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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.
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Pitch Video
Vyond for animation. Statistics from Research.com
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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:
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Viewing distance
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Glance time
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Content hierarchy
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Motion vs static messaging
Iteration focused on balancing visibility with subtlety, ensuring messages inform without disrupting the space.
First Iteration Prototype
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Current Development
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Secured grant funding for a functional prototype
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Preparing for on-campus pilot testing
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Refining UI layout, timing, and message prioritization
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Studying engagement data in shared environments
Next: usability testing, system integration, and onboarding strategy.
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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!