Civil Debate Wall
Transforming polarized arguments into constructive debate.
Overview
In an era of polarized political conversations, the Civil Debate Wall invites people to actually listen. Created for The Bob Graham Center for Public Service, this installation transforms political discourse into a collaborative public activity. Instead of anonymous online comments, students and citizens face each other—and the issues—directly, using a synchronized media wall to share solutions, vote on policy, and find common ground.
Partners
The University of Florida, Zenith Systems
The Details
Funded by the Knight Foundation, the project was designed to re-engage younger voters who often feel disconnected from the political process. We built a seamless system connecting large-scale touch screens with mobile devices, allowing users to answer poll questions, snap portraits, and leave detailed arguments. It turns the abstract concept of democracy into a visible, physical conversation, proving that we can disagree without being disagreeable.
