The Stereopublic App Finds the Quietest Parts of Your City
Michael Hines — October 29, 2013 — Tech
References: stereopublic.net & springwise
The Stereopublic app was created for folks who want to enjoy the quieter parts of their city. The app lets users find the quietest and most tranquil parts of their city using just their phones. Said spots are crowdsourced from "earwitnesses" who map a quiet location using their smartphone. Users can also include a 30-second audio clip of the area and a photo to let others know exactly what the space looks and sounds like.
In addition to showing a map full of quiet spots, the Stereopublic app also offers tours through quiet areas. The app is both an art and public health project. It encourages people to slow down and escape from being constantly connected. The Stereopublic app is currently live in Adelaide (Australia), London, New York City, Singapore and 26 other cities around the world.
In addition to showing a map full of quiet spots, the Stereopublic app also offers tours through quiet areas. The app is both an art and public health project. It encourages people to slow down and escape from being constantly connected. The Stereopublic app is currently live in Adelaide (Australia), London, New York City, Singapore and 26 other cities around the world.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Quiet Places - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that connects individuals seeking quiet spaces with locations that have been verified as quiet by crowdsourced data.
2. Urban Tranquility - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies or services that enable urban dwellers to find and experience moments of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.
3. Escape From Connectivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products or experiences that encourage individuals to disconnect from their devices and embrace moments of peacefulness and mindfulness.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools and technologies that help urban planners identify and incorporate quiet spaces into city designs.
2. Wellness and Mindfulness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create apps or services that cater to the growing demand for wellness and mindfulness, offering tools to find and experience moments of tranquility in urban environments.
3. Tourism and Travel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate crowd-sourced data on quiet locations into travel platforms, providing tourists with unique experiences in lesser-known peaceful areas of cities.
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