Inspiration
The inspiration for Cultural Compass comes from the desire to bridge cultural gaps and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse tapestries that make up our world. In an age where global travel is more accessible yet often superficial, we envisioned an app that could offer a more meaningful exploration of cultures, beyond the tourist surface, by integrating interactive learning about customs, languages, and artifacts.
What it does
Cultural Compass is an interactive app that guides users on a cultural exploration journey, offering detailed insights into customs, etiquette, language, and historical artifacts of specific cultures. It uses engaging quizzes, artifact identification games, and chatbot conversations to make learning about cultures fun and immersive.
How I built it
I built Cultural Compass using PartyRock's AI-powered chatbot, text generation, and image generation widgets that were all interconnected through prompt engineering!
Challenges we ran into
One of the major challenges was ensuring an interactive and entertaining learning experience through a good UI and using prompt engineering to make a game by connecting different widgets together!
Accomplishments that we're proud of
I am particularly proud of creating a platform that not only educates but also inspires curiosity and respect for cultural diversity. The development of an AI-powered chatbot that can lead users on a personalized cultural learning journey, adapting to their interests and knowledge level, stands out as a notable achievement. Additionally, seeing users share their newfound cultural insights and appreciation validates the vision and effort.
What we learned
Throughout the development of Cultural Compass, I learned the importance of cultural sensitivity and the power of interactive learning. The project underscored the complexity of accurately representing cultures in a digital format and the effectiveness of gamification in education. I also gained insights into the technical challenges of AI integration in shaping an engaging educational tool.
What's next for Cultural Compass
The plan is to introduce AR experiences for real-world cultural discovery. Continuous improvement based on user feedback and advances in AI and educational technology will drive the evolution of Cultural Compass, making it an ever more powerful tool for fostering global understanding and connection.
Built With
- amazon-web-services
- claude
- llm
- partyrock
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