Aka-aki is an online community that puts social networking on the street. Depending on their preferences, users can be alerted when friends or other interesting Aka-aki users are nearby. It provides a convenient way for users to connect with their current friends, or meet new people with similar interests.

Visuals

• The simple design makes excellent use of limited screen real-estate.
• Animated menu selections are attractive and enhance usability.

Interaction

• Users can choose to be notified by tone or vibration when their friends or other users are nearby.
• Users can choose to see other members who are "within walking distance", "in the city", or "in the region".

Overall

• An innovative application of location awareness to social networking.
• Useful for meeting up with exising friends, or finding new and interesting people in a social setting such as a club or party.