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23 & Me
23 & Me
In October, 23andMe opened an interactive pop-up in Manhattan designed to help visitors better understand the health, wellness, and lifestyle insights available through its DNA tests beyond ancestry.
The Ask

The campaign reframed 90+ genetic reports into relatable, everyday concepts, positioning DNA as a user-friendly instruction manual, translating complex health and ancestry data into accessible, meaningful insights for a broader audience.

The Gap

The challenge was translating complex genetic data into a physical, room-based experience that felt intuitive and engaging, while balancing education with play, and ensuring each space remained distinct yet connected within a cohesive narrative.

Decode

I translated abstract genetic data into a spatial narrative, shaping each room as a distinct expression of a gene while keeping a cohesive storyline, and layering in visually striking, shareable moments that naturally encouraged organic virality.

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Shape

These priorities shaped the spaces into bold, clearly defined vignettes, where each room delivered a single, legible idea through immersive design, layered information, and visually striking moments that encouraged intuitive flow and shareability.

Elevation drawing of an immersive branded vignette styled as a living-room gallery wall. A central interactive display is framed by decorative picture frames, furniture, and plants, creating a visually striking environment that communicates a single concept through layered storytelling, recognizable domestic cues, and shareable design moments.
Make

These themes became focused vignettes, translating each genetic marker into a sensory experience—sleep through movement, digestion through material shifts, and muscle composition through interaction—making every gene tangible, intuitive, and shareable.

Immersive kitchen-themed installation rendered in a monochromatic green palette, featuring oversized cabinetry, appliances, and interactive elements that translate genetic information into a familiar domestic setting. The vignette transforms a specific genetic marker into a tangible, sensory experience, using environmental storytelling and physical interaction to make complex health insights intuitive, memorable, and easily shareable.
Engage

People moved through the experience as both participants and observers, engaging with interactive rooms that transformed genetic insights into visual experiences. Immersive environments encouraged exploration, reflection, and sharing, turning personal discovery into a collective journey.

Attendees explore the “Meet Your Genes” exhibition, moving between immersive rooms that transform genetic insights into interactive, physical experiences. The environment encourages discovery, conversation, and self-reflection, while visually engaging installations invite participants to capture and share their experiences, turning personal exploration into a collective, social narrative.
Feel

The experience felt personal and revealing, like stepping inside your own body and uncovering hidden layers of yourself. It balanced curiosity with clarity, creating moments that were playful yet introspective, leaving guests feeling informed, surprised, and more connected to their everyday behaviors.

Guests pose for a photo within an oversized picture-frame installation at the “Meet Your Genes” experience. The playful, interactive moment encourages participants to see themselves within the story of their own genetics, blending self-discovery, reflection, and social sharing in a way that feels both personal and engaging.

The experience translated complex science into a clear, engaging narrative, increasing awareness of 23andMe’s reports while driving strong social visibility, deeper audience connection, and positioning the brand as accessible and insight driven, supported by strong press coverage that amplified reach and credibility.

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