Early in the year, hosting or attending a digital dance party might have seemed like a strange thing to do but virtual gatherings have quickly become a fun way for people to connect at a time when they physically can’t be together. Distance Disco bills itself as a “digital matchmaking dance party” that brings people together and gets them to find the person who is dancing to their song. The online tool, which runs on the open-source video conferencing tool Jitsi, gives users the ability to invite friends and dance together.
At a time when people are having limited spontaneous interactions and most entertainment venues remain closed, virtual parties share a novel way for people to make the most of the technology that’s available to them and feel a sense of connectedness.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Virtual Gathering
- Explore opportunities to create platforms or tools that facilitate virtual gatherings and foster connection during times of physical separation.
- Digital Matchmaking
- Develop innovative solutions that use algorithms or user preferences to match people with similar interests or preferences in virtual social settings.
- Open-source Video Conferencing
- Consider leveraging or building upon open-source video conferencing technology to create new digital experiences and social interactions.
Where This Applies
- Event Planning
- Offer virtual event planning services and tools to help individuals and organizations create memorable and engaging virtual gatherings.
- Social Networking
- Integrate digital matchmaking features into social networking platforms to enhance user connections and facilitate virtual social interactions.
- Video Conferencing
- Innovate and expand on existing video conferencing platforms to provide unique and interactive features for virtual gatherings and parties.
