Redefining Social Media with Privacy & Safety in Mind

Capture, was created to incorporate a user-friendly interface that simplified the best aspects of every day social media apps. Redesigning the harmful features and algorithms in current social media applications that are a risk to a users privacy and safety.

73% of Americans

73% of Americans

Actively use social media

Actively use social media

77% of Americans

77% of Americans

Don't trust social media leaders to be honest about user data misuse

Don't trust social media leaders
to be honest about user
data misuse

Don't trust social media leaders to be honest about user data misuse

34% of U.S Adults

34% of U.S Adults

Reported negative effects on their mental health

Reported negative effects on
their mental health

Reported negative effects on their mental health

41% of Teens

41% of Teens

Reported negative effects on their mental health

Reported negative effects on
their mental health

Reported negative effects on their mental health

89% of U.S Adults

89% of U.S Adults

Are concerned that social media platforms collect information about children

Are concerned that social
media platforms collect
information about children

Are concerned that social media platforms collect information about children

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

Current social media platforms often compromise user privacy and safety through invasive algorithms, data tracking, and harmful features. Capture was designed to simplify the best aspects of social media while removing risks to privacy and mental well-being.

Current social media platforms often compromise user privacy and safety through invasive algorithms, data tracking, and harmful features. Capture was designed to simplify the best aspects of social media while removing risks to privacy and mental well-being.

Objectives & Goals

  • Objective: Create a user-friendly social media app that prioritizes privacy, safety, and mental well-being while maintaining the engaging features users love.

  • Goal: Redefine the social media experience by eliminating harmful, addictive algorithms and fostering a secure, supportive, and customizable platform.

308

Million Active Users in the U.S

5,000+

Applications collect user data

User Needs

User Needs

  • Users need a social media platform that prioritizes their privacy and does not exploit their data for profit.

  • Users want an interface that is easy to navigate and enhances positive social interactions without the risk of harmful content.

  • Users require tools to control their experience, such as customizable feeds and filters to avoid overwhelming or triggering content.

  • Users need a social media platform that prioritizes their privacy and does not exploit their data for profit.

  • Users want an interface that is easy to navigate and enhances positive social interactions without the risk of harmful content.

  • Users require tools to control their experience, such as customizable feeds and filters to avoid overwhelming or triggering content.

Root Cause Analysis

Core Problem: Existing social media platforms prioritize profit through invasive algorithms and data tracking, leading to compromised user privacy and well-being.

Contributing Factors:

  • Algorithms designed to maximize engagement often promote harmful or addictive content.

  • Monetization strategies rely heavily on user data, creating privacy concerns.

  • Limited user control over content and interactions exacerbates mental health risks.

Solution:

  • Develop a social media app that allows users to configure invasive algorithms and data tracking.

  • Incorporate customizable features that allow users to control their experience, such as chronological feeds and content filters.

  • Ensure privacy and safety through robust security measures and transparent policies.

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