
Very Big Things
WriteByMe
Innovative, Empowering, Inclusive, Unbiased, Effective.
WriteByMe
Innovative, Empowering, Inclusive, Unbiased, Effective.
Best Visual Design - Function /
Honoree
WriteByMe challenges implicit gender bias in written communication, closing the gender gap.Karen Beber, Co-Founder, WriteByMe.io


Q: Once you settled on your idea, what influenced your decision on the chosen technical approach?
A: To analyze social writing patterns and provide unbiased language suggestions, we used machine learning algorithms that required extensive data to identify patterns of implicit bias. The software flags instances of biased language and offers alternative phrasing, distinguishing it from traditional language analysis techniques.
Q: What were some of your biggest learning and takeaways from this project?
A: WriteByMe taught us that biases run deep beyond gender, appearance, or birthplace, and that designers have a responsibility to address hidden prejudices. We created WriteByMe to empower effective communication and hope to foster a world that celebrates diversity and embraces shared humanity.
Q: What web technologies, approaches, tools, or resources did you use to develop this experience?
A: WriteByMe uses a customized version of Draft.js and is integrated with a custom API and database. We utilized various technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and data analytics to power the bias-detection features and ensure a seamless user experience.