Franklin Connect

Franklin Connect is a digital design intervention comprising a mobile app design and digital display designs that foster engagement, connection, and sustainability within the Franklin Village retirement community. As New Zealand’s ageing population continues to grow, the project responds to the increasing need for elderly well-being by bridging Franklin residents, staff, local businesses, and iwi through a seamless communication platform. Alongside this, Franklin Connect creates long-lasting impacts by forming sustainable habits, empowering community connections, and fostering purpose and belonging within residents. Features such as the integrated sustainability tracker encourage residents to participate in sustainable actions, providing measurable metrics that promote environmental stewardship. These collective efforts contribute to the Green Star certification and support Franklin Village in becoming a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable living environment.

How might we design a digital ecosystem that fosters community connection, promotes environmental awareness, and tracks collective sustainability progress?

App & digital display ecosystem for an accessible, inclusive and seamless experience. 

App and digital display with features that fosters community connection, promotes environmental awareness, and tracks collective sustainability progress.

Everlasting Impacts
 

Franklin Connect uplifts the wellbeing of the Franklin retirement community by enhancing community engagement, reducing isolation, communicating opportunities and displaying measurable outcomes to both inspire sustainable actions and to also contribute to obtaining Green Star.