Why Kawaii? by Tyler Miller

In the hyperfinancial, hyperintelligent world of tomorrow we need hyperemotive companions. Financial terminology and visualizations trap crypto outside mainstream adoption. Organizations & individuals in the future will have their own digital companions, and probably more than one each. At Mochi we've been exploring new ways of blending emerging technologies & cultural structures, churning out a bunch of friendly, chewy, sticky little friends we call "mochi". We've pushed on the boundaries of fun and frightening and have learned a few of the secrets to shaping friendlier digital companions. I'll share a general overview of digital companions, what we've learned, & how they impact community & member engagement. Tyler Miller Designer Mochi Tyler is a seasoned product designer with nearly a decade of experience building social applications around digital content, working with organizations like the U.N. & Mozilla. As the head of design & co-founder at Mochi, Tyler continues to explore how digital technology can improve organizations of all sizes https://twitter.com/steadydrift