Brief
A physical product that uses artificial intelligence to introduce invisible friction at key moments to reinforce positive habits or help manage negative ones. Think wearables, desktop tools, chrome plugin, or everyday objects etc. that could be present in your environment when the trigger happens.
Project Description
Why: For over 30 years, cookies have tracked users' online behavior, often accepted without thought. Cookie.byte serves as a provocative artifact, introducing friction into this process to encourage reflection on digital privacy.
What: A provocative artifact, introducing friction into this process to encourage reflection on digital privacy
How: Visual Reminders: A UI overlay displays a face “spying” on the user, labeled with the company collecting their data, making surveillance visible. Conversational Reminders: A uniquely designed cookie jar lights up when opened, triggering a ChatGPT-powered conversation. These satirical interactions highlight the user's browsing habits and expose tracking practices.
