Mingqiu Zuo

Unforgettable is a digital legacy app that preserves and brings personal stories to life, ensuring memories and connections endure across generations.

Unforgettable app featuring a friendly ghost icon, allowing users to save stories, set heirs, and leave AI-powered messages that keep connections alive for generations. [prototype video link: youtu.be/3ZWwQvmabZ8]

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UNFORGETTABLE offers companion "memory stickers" that users can place in any significant location they wish to mark.After the user's passing, heirs can scan the stickers using the UNFORGETTABLE app to instantly access the memories associated with them, experiencing moments related to the user and reminiscing about the precious times they left behind.

Text in the Poster
1. "Hold onto the now, so memories don’t ghost away!"
2. "Stick around forever—with memories just a scan away."
3. "Send a little ‘hi’ from the other side!"
4. "For stories that never say goodbye."

The social media account uses the ideas and illustrations from the poster, and continues the style of the poster illustration and some comics.

I chose the topic of preserving and passing down memories digitally because, in today’s era, many people seek lasting ways to connect with loved ones beyond their lifetime. My research, initially inspired by a Design Research Kit (DRK) exploring perceptions of death across cultures, revealed a shared human need for both remembrance and connection. These insights underscored how technology could provide a bridge between generations, helping people preserve memories in ways that feel personal yet accessible.