Echoes of Debate

Echoes of Debate is an interactive story about teamwork and a communication culture that fosters problem-solving. 

Screen titled 'Your team' featuring five illustrated profile images of diverse team members in circular frames with plus icons below each. Text below invites the user to click on the markers to learn more about the team and prepares them for challenging conversations, followed by a button labeled 'Sure, let's start!'
Project details

Context

Employees often struggle with constant interruptions, overwhelming emails, and excessive meetings (see Atlassian’s infographic). Unproductive discussions not only stifle creativity and problem-solving but can also harm workplace morale, leading to absenteeism and turnover.

Solution

Echoes of Debate is an interactive story that pulls young professionals into real-world communication challenges. Through reflection and carefully crafted scenarios, it helps users build practical skills while staying engaged in the narrative. A cohesive visual design ties everything together, creating a seamless experience toward mastering effective communication.

Illustration of a woman and a man in a chat discussing content strategy. Woman: 'Let's postpone your proposal to focus on our perspective.' Man: 'I agree; this week’s content should target these keywords.' Three response options below: 1. 'My research shows my topic can generate more leads.' 2. 'I'll review and refine my approach.' 3. 'We should focus on the right conversations.

Result

Users especially value the immersive visual experience and the input for reflective practice. 

Takeaways

Developing Echoes of Debate, helped me internalize the importance of a cohesive visual narrative to support the message you want to deliver.