March 2026
Experience Designer
4 designers (incl. me!)
Blender
Sketch Up
Growing older shouldn’t mean growing out of play
Traditional senior spaces often separate people by age and reduce socialization to passive, scheduled activities. The Five Dot explores how a familiar game could create a more active, intergenerational experience.
What if a familiar game became an entire environment?
The Five Dot transforms mahjong into a multisensory lounge where play supports movement, memory, balance, and social connection.
Move through play
Larger tiles and spatial gameplay encourage reaching, walking, and coordination.
Learn together
Low-pressure, peer-to-peer learning makes asking for help part of the experience.
Stay and connect
A café and lounge allow people to participate even when they are not playing.
3 ways to belong…
The Explorer: Moves between every part of the space.
The Player: Comes primarily for active gameplay.
The Lounger: Participates through conversation and observation.
Accessibility details
Accessibility becomes part of the play
Want to learn more?
There is a full deck we presented to our classmates! I’m happy to chat more about my process over a call. Reach out to me at ssud@usc.edu!