ACIDO Rocket Finalist
Re: A decentralized communication application designed for communities under government-imposed internet shutdowns
Re is a decentralized communication application designed to operate during internet shutdowns. Through a local Bluetooth mesh network, it enables device-to-device communication without reliance on cellular networks, internet service providers, or centralized servers.
The goal is to provide a reliable and secure communication system that helps communities maintain information exchange and coordination. It is free, open-source, encrypted, offline-first, and designed to be trusted by people whose safety depends on it. Every design decision, technical architecture, and line of code is evaluated against a single question: does this make the tool more trustworthy and more useful to someone in the worst situations?
About the Designer
Tzu-Yu Huang, OCADU
I’m a product designer passionate about creating meaningful impact and crafting thoughtful solutions. My design is grounded in the belief that design should respond meaningfully to the world around us.
My creative pursuits extend beyond design to front-end development, data analysis, wood and metal fabrication, and hosting dinner party 😁.