Auti-Melody
The goal of Autimelody as a project was to build an app that utilises music as a universal language to facilitate communication between carers and individuals with a strong mental disability. Through personal experience Alice Haywood noticed the potential that music had for communication, seeing how simple tunes could open up a pathway of communication, and act as a simple tool for non-violent communication. Alongside roommate and close friend Iva, they decided to embark on this journey and create something tangible to make a difference in this sector.
| Project Title | Auti-Melody |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Location | North-Holland |
| Country | The Netherlands |
| Genre | Technoogy |
| Lead Name(s) | Alice Haywood, Iva Milas |
| School(s) | UWC Adriatic |
| Other Organisations | N/A |
| Value | $1000 |
| Project Report |
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Project details:
Prototyping and pitching an application which through music aims to facilitate communication
Post-project comments:
Although our target groups may have not felt the full effect of the difference we are striving to make, we spent time talking to carers of various facilities, and parents of children with disabilities that Autimelody aims to help. In those conversations and interactions, we opened up a conversation about a different approach and thinking outside the box. Not only did this teach us a lot, and help us pivot Autimelody in the ‘right’ direction, I think it was beneficial to the people we spoke to, to hear about projects such as Autimelody and see young people striving to make a difference in this way.
What they said:
I would never have envisioned myself as an entrepreneur to begin with. This has pushed me so far out of my comfort zone, and allow me to discover new passions, aspirations, and connections along the way. It has strengthened my belief in myself
— Alice Haywood, Iva Milas