Messaging in the moment
void
Kat Lai
Building yet another social network
Good thing this delusion surfaces in other compartments of my life
Portfolio
If you catch me at hackathons, I'm the designated non-technical person who does EVERYTHING except touch the code. Below are some of my past projects (this section is under construction, but feel free to ask me about it).
Conversation Starters
The Pitch
Diposable Group Chat App
FAQs
You probably have questions and curiosities in one of the following categories:
Frequently Asked Questions
| What Does 'Disposable GCs' Mean? |
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| The entire group chat expires on a custom timer and you can onboard people with a link |
| Why Would This Be Useful? |
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| You're a student (or formerly); I'm a student. Group projects end, but the GCs usually don't, and now you're stuck with everyone's contact info (until they suck). Void is built to be a separate utility that manages all that chaos |
| Insert *Technical Question* |
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| Your question has merit. But, I won't pretend that I'm technical enough to answer it well. Shoot me an email if you're interested in joining forces |
| Isn't This Just Snapchat? |
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| Void is simply more ephemeral. Not only do the messages disappear, but the entire chat container, the participants inside, and the space it occupies on your screen also disappear |
| Just Delete the Group Chat |
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| Void wouldn't exist if that *were* entirely true or sufficient. Besides, it's more than just having things disappear. We're experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and our theory is that the world is overconnected in all the wrong ways. The solution is to update group chats for the 21st century |
| What if Terrorists or Drug Dealers Use This? |
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| Terrorists adopt platforms at scale, and counterterrorism requires capital. We’re too early, but since you seem to believe in our scaling potential, consider investing some capital so that we *can* scale and hire experts to ease this concerning possibility |
| What About the Family GC? |
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| Although some stuff might be better off in a separate group chat, this is completely up to your discretion (we trust you) |
| Will It Make $$$? |
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| Social media is tricky. We have to strike a balance between putting food on the table and being uncool (ads aren't traditionally cool, per se). Fear not, the projected business model is on a pitch deck |
| What Will Fuel Growth? |
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| Apple users' hatred of the parasitic 'green bubbles' infecting their iMessage group chats. Their disdain for Android users will sustain our app for centuries. |
| Will This Stress Anyone Out? |
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| The expiration timer is hidden, and users can extend it if needed. People will always need to socialize in groups, but we're making it easier for them to join and leave without all the awkwardness |
| Are You Suggesting Ppl are Disposable? |
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| It already feels that way in our existing social media platforms, doesn't it? We're simply improving a process by being realistic and intentional with how we present ourselves online. Just a quick note — Void isn't discouraging anyone from following their heart. If there's a cutie in the GC, feel free to connect with them on other platforms |
| This is Cool. Where Can I Stay In The Loop? |
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| We have a community Discord server to receive all the updates. You're also free to email me about whatever. |
| Question | Lightning Answer |
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| What Does 'Disposable GCs' Mean? | Make GC That Go *Boom* → Share Link |
| Why Would This Be Useful? | Students |
| Insert *Technical Question* | Help Wanted |
| Isn't This Just Snapchat? | No |
| Just Delete the Group Chat | Not Enough |
| What if Terrorists or Drug Dealers Use This? | Too Early |
| What About the Family GC? | Eh |
| Will It Make $$$? | Yes, Trust |
| What Will Fuel Growth? | Victims of Green Text Bubbles |
| Will This Stress Anyone Out? | Nope |
| Are You Suggesting Ppl are Disposable? | Swiping Left to this Question |
| This is Cool. Where Can I Stay In The Loop? | Thnx, Discord + Email |