Photo: Staffan Westerlund
25 September 2023
Adam received SEK 50,000 for his app concept
The student Adam Gustafsson, who studies digital service development at Luleå University of Technology, was awarded the Bokus Scholarship on Wednesday. A scholarship aimed at students who work to promote reading.
Adam Gustafsson is awarded SEK 50,000 for the app he has developed. His app concept works as an aid to reading paper books, with a technology that makes reading more engaging and interesting, a solution where you don't replace paper books with digital books. Prosa, as the app is called, uses an AI language model to follow the reader through the reading, generating questions and games based on where in the book the reader is.
How did you come up with the idea?
Adam had a strong belief that technology and design can make everyday life a little more fun and a little better for people. The idea came from an interest and commitment to curiosity and learning. He thinks that books are a very good source of both of these.
- I have had thoughts about technology and literature in combination before, says Adam. Based on all of this came the idea of how to enhance the traditional reading experience with the help of technology and that ultimately led to the idea of Prose that enhances both the fun and the education of the traditional reading experience.
How does the app work?
Adam was clear that the app is still just a concept. He told us that in simple terms the app works by choosing which book you want to start reading from a large library in the app. You provide the book yourself.
Basically, Prosa is about reading comprehension and reading promotion on a larger scale, this has been made possible with the help of technological innovation and engaging experiences.
What does Luleå University of Technology mean to you?
For Adam, Luleå University of Technology primarily means the opportunity to explore, deepen and develop.
Adam's three tips for students with an idea
- Dare to explore, test and move quickly. Dare to "kill your darlings".
- Learn from and collaborate with others.
- Learn to present a vision using digital tools, text, image and speech. Do not underestimate the importance of the clear and visually appealing.
Did you know that:
All students at Luleå University of Technology have access to free advice and business development support (prototypes, customer journeys, focus group surveys and other validation activities) via the university's innovation office. Follow the link below for more information on how you can take advantage of the support, which helps around a hundred students each year.
FACTS
Name: Adam Gustafsson
From: Växjö
Title: LTU student in Digital service development and UI/UX designer.
App: Prose
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