Meeting You

Memorial Space Design

Event

UX | Interior Design

Collaboration Project

Time Frame

January 2021 - April 2022

27 Weeks

Tools

Deliverables

Figma, Google Apps, Miro,

Adobe CC, Keyshot, Rhino,

SketchUp, Revit

Final Interior Design

Furniture Design

User Interface Prototype

Presentation and Pitch

Problem

The industry's inherent structural issues call for the establishment of a fresh funeral culture through innovative alternatives. There's a lack of safe spaces for people to fully experience, understand, and navigate their grief.

Solution

Offer an alternative solution for addressing the underlying issues within the funeral industry. Create a platform that not only caters to grieving for the deceased but also accommodates those who passed away amid socially controversial situations like political events, mental health struggles, and abuse.

My Role

UX and Interior Design Collaboration Project.

Project Lead, UX Design, Interaction Design, UX Research, UI Design, Content Strategy, Business Strategy, Story Telling

Turn on the Subtitles

As a former medical student, my longstanding desire has been to craft a UX project that honors those seeking innovative ways to be remembered after they are no longer with us. This heartfelt ambition originates from my time working in hospitals, where I encountered individuals who faced and prepared for death and those who remained, longing for the chance to rekindle precious memories, seeking closure in the process. I have a profound concern for the healing of individuals who are left behind by their loved ones. This includes people struggling with complicated grief disorders, those in need of guidance to navigate their grieving processes, and individuals who require support throughout their journey of grieving.

Furthermore, I've extended this project to encompass marginalized and underprivileged individuals. Having witnessed some of the most heart-wrenching and solitary departures, I aspire to commemorate their lives by providing a dignified space for their funeral services. This funeral space is also intended for those remembered by the broader community. In a world where people often come together on social media or in street protests to commemorate controversial deaths, I aimed to establish a safe haven for individuals seeking to pay their respects and find solace on a more personal and individual level.

The person you've wished to meet again, even in your dreams.
Please share the story of the person you miss the most from your memories.
"Meeting You," brings a new memorial hall experience, turning the day you've dreamed of into reality.

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Overview

The "Meeting You" project introduces an innovative Funeral Space Design initiative located in Korea.

This inclusive space is purposefully designed to cater to the needs of both the deceased and the living, offering support to marginalized and underprivileged individuals, as well as providing solace to those deeply missed by their loved ones and remembered by the broader community.

This concept stands out with a distinctive approach separate from conventional Korean funeral halls. It envisions a unique space that encourages open sharing of emotions surrounding the departed, striking a balance between solemnity and a more approachable atmosphere.

In a world where digital solutions are increasingly sought after, from technology-driven transformations to expanding economic activities, the influence of the digital realm is anticipated to extend even to the realms of funerals and memorial services.

Meeting You is a Memorial VR Experience Hall that seamlessly combines digital technology with therapeutic spaces. This innovative setting provides individuals with the opportunity to immerse themselves, navigate, and sensitively understand the experience of grief.

Delivery

Project Breakdown

Interior Design

Target Audience:

Individuals who deeply miss their departed loved ones, seek to honor their memory, or long for a safe and appropriate space to grieve and find closure.

Interface Prototype

Target Audience:

People who are visiting and visited Meeting You

Choice for solitude during the Meeting You visit.
Accurately determines the user's current stage of grief and offers personalized coping strategies through algorithmic analysis and personalized AI.
Functionalities for purchasing tickets and reserving VR experiences.
Enables the creation of messages to be displayed on the Digital Gallery.
Mechanism to confront grief by facilitating the sharing and release of emotions, along with the ability to plan and make commitments for moving forward in the healthiest manner.
Journal to help you stay accountable in processing grief, even after your visit to Meeting You.
Compatible and integrated with Garden Cafe.

Focus:

Growth

Connection to Life

Mindfulness

Pace of Healing

Creative Outlet

Sense of Control

On Boarding

Log in page
Sign in page
Compatible with other accounts (Google, Twitter, and Instagram)

Tickets and Reservations

Functionalities for purchasing tickets and reserving VR experiences.

Option to skip the reservation if users do not wish to have a VR experience.

Payment and Bookings

Accurately determines the user's current stage of grief and offers personalized coping strategies through algorithmic analysis and personalized AI.

The app itself will serve as the ticket, and a QR code will also be sent to the user's email.

Evaluating and Opportunitiy

Users choose the stage of grief which would allow AI to suggest and support the navigation of an individual's process of grief.

During moments of grieving, users can track other anonymous visitors, allowing them to decide whether to avoid the crowd for solitude or to find solace in the company of others.

All User Interface is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Interior Design and UX Design.

Messages

Enables the creation of messages to be displayed on the Digital Gallery.

Enable users to use their phones in addition to the Message booth.

Able to view all messages from visitors anytime and anywhere.

Ability to create art messages through drawing, photo attachments, font editing, and more.

Evaluating and Opportunitiy

Accurately determines the user's current stage of grief and offers personalized coping strategies through algorithmic analysis and personalized AI.

Mechanism to confront grief by facilitating the sharing and release of emotions, along with the ability to plan and make commitments for moving forward in the healthiest manner.

A meditation podcast tailored to the user's stage of grief and algorithmically aligned with "My Progress" section. It's intended to be experienced post-VR session, helping users find composure.

Profile and Journal

Journal to help you stay accountable in processing grief, even after your visit to Meeting You.

This section of the app remains accessible for users even after they have left Meeting You

Flower and Cafe

Compatible and integrated with Garden Cafe.

Growing a plant can be a therapeutic process that aids in coping with grief.

Meeting You offers visitors plant seeds that empower. These messages are derived from the user's algorithm and AI-driven suggestions, enhancing the healing experience.

The Garden Cafe offers drinks made from plants suggested to users, enhancing their experience and providing additional ways to utilize the plants, thus encouraging more successful growth.

About the Project

Pages where users could learn more about the project

Information Architecture

Discover

Phase I

Phase II

Mind mapping
Secondary Research
Primary Research
Case Studies
Research outcomes
Affinitization & Insights
HMW
5 Whys
History of Funeral in Korea
Key issues
The problem and solution

Additional Research
User groups
Collaborations & Clients

Phase III

Program List
Key components
Building Analysis
Sun Path
Surrounding Area

Phase IV

Precedent Study
Adjacency Studies
Concept Development

Primary Research

Total of 22 Surveys

Total of 6 Interviews

Total of 3 SME Interviews

Find and refer to other successful cases of shared houses

1. Funeral home
2. New Funeral Home
3. Hofman Dujardin

Data Analysis with Affinitization

Total of 863 Data Points

62 Catagories
20 Insights created
4 Main Insights confirmed

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In-depth research findings and development of this project are kept confidential.

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Retrospect

What I learned

Interacting with interior designers who use different approaches helped me to be adaptable getting me ready for the ever-evolving design landscape where flexibility is key to addressing complex challenges.
Exposure to different design methodologies allowed me to have fresh perspectives on problem-solving, allowing me to see challenges from various angles.
I learned how to approach design with empathy, sensitivity, and respect for the cultural and emotional context.

Takeaways

This project inspired me to design valuing aesthetics and functionality along with user needs.
I found great enjoyment in spatial design, where I took into account factors like flow, comfort, and atmosphere. Moving forward, I plan to leverage UX design principles to create environments that offer solace and support to users, especially during difficult times.
Focusing on materials and aesthetics to enhance the overall atmosphere and emotional impact of space has ignited my excitement for the broader implications of UX design in the future.

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Thank you

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!