Self: AWARE
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Self is an award-winning iOS app for the AWARE Foundation of Singapore.
Most women do not report domestic violence, verbal or physical, because they have no evidence to prove it. When activated, this app monitors for a spike in ambient sound (for example, shouting) and automatically starts recording, saving the audio to a hidden folder the victim can later use as proof of abuse. It can also send an SOS via SMS to a nominated contact when the sound level crosses a set threshold.
Role
I built all of the server backend for user management and SMS processing, using the Slim PHP framework for its small footprint. The initial iOS version was created by a contractor; I later took it over and maintained the whole app, applying Noel Perlas’s flat design when it was updated for iOS 6.
Credits
- Concept — Dominic Stallard
- Creative direction — Noel Perlas, Eranga Tennekoon, Mandar Wairkar
Awards
- D&AD Wood Pencil, 2014
- Creative Circle Awards — part of Lowe Singapore’s 29-award haul
- Spikes Asia 2013, Mobile