Joyber helps older adults find nearby and online activities. Connect with friends, and enjoy meaningful social moments.

Description

Joyber

is a neighborhood-based social discovery app designed to help elderly Chinese immigrants build a sense of presence and connection in their local communities.

By surfacing culturally relevant nearby events and enabling low-barrier participation, Joyber invites older adults to step out, meet others, and reestablish themselves as active members of their environment — one small gathering at a time.

Process

• Interviewed elderly Chinese immigrants to understand barriers to local engagement.
• Identified friction points like language, transportation, and social anxiety.
• Designed an intuitive UI with large icons, simplified categories, and bilingual support.
• Integrated both in-person and virtual events to accommodate different mobility needs.

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“Being seen in your neighborhood isn’t just about being out — it’s about being part of something.”

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Research

Key insights gathered from user interviews and field observation:

• Many elderly immigrants experience isolation despite living in dense urban areas.
• They long to feel visible, included, and valued within their communities.