Do some people abuse the system?
Francesca Esses2022-04-28T12:33:19+00:00The system is anonymous and open to any audience in a project location. Any abusive or offensive messages are moderated, so won’t appear in other conversations or reporting.
Is it free to interact?
Francesca Esses2022-04-28T12:32:55+00:00Where SMS is the primary communication platform; your mobile provider’s standard rates for sending and receiving text messages still apply. You may be charged by your carrier for any messages you send or receive. Rates will be calculated according to the terms of your cellular contract.
What type of projects do we work on?
Francesca Esses2022-04-28T12:32:33+00:00Hello Lamp Post has been used in cities around the world for community consultation, consumer research, playful engagement and storytelling.
Is there a separate app to download?
Francesca Esses2022-04-28T12:32:10+00:00No, all conversations take place through existing widely available chat platforms (SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger).
Do the objects actually talk?
Francesca Esses2022-04-28T12:31:28+00:00Yes, objects will interact with you through text-based conversations, via SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. We’re working on getting them to actually speak!
