Product

March 13, 2024

Co-design Inclusive and Empathetic Videoconferencing Experience with People Who Stutter

Challenges with videoconferencing In this post-pandemic era, videoconferencing has become a prominent medium of communication in both our professional and personal lives. This shift, while bringing many conveniences, also introduces a set of challenges such as reduced non-verbal cues, turn-taking confusion, distractions, and heightened self-consciousness which can lead to “Zoom […]
September 22, 2023

Inclusive virtual conferencing: Creating personal and empathetic experiences 

As we enter the era of remote and hybrid work, videoconferencing has become an essential for today's workplace. While telecommunication technologies are often optimized for efficiency and productivity, the emotional experience of communication is often under supported. At AImpower, we work with the stuttering community to investigate and re-invent videoconferencing technologies to promote an inclusive and empowering virtual meeting experience, that fosters empathy, authenticity, a sense of belonging, and emotional connections. Ran, our head of product, shares some insights into our journey of developing products that enhance virtual conferencing experiences for individuals with diverse speaking abilities.