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Exploring a shared visual language for mixed-ability co-creation

Semio is an early research probe on visual symbols and AI for mixed-ability co-creation. It is intentionally incomplete — a starting point for critique by people with intellectual disabilities and their support networks, not a finished product. AI acts as a transparent interpreter to check meaning, not as a voice that speaks for anyone.

Explore the interactive demo Tablet-ready
How the demo works
1

Compose with symbols — tap or drag onto the shared canvas.

2

Review the AI’s reading — one possible meaning of the canvas.

3

Confirm or correct — try another reading, or leave it open.

How AI will be integrated
Compose symbols Co-designed lexicon a shared dictionary of meanings LLM proposes a reading Confirm or correct corrections

Demo only: readings are pre-scripted (no live AI model). Runs in the browser with no data collected. Best on desktop or tablet; open to critique.