Bring the inside out
In our highly visual world, what’s inside can easily stay hidden. The Social Current pin brings your social energy level to the surface, making it easier for us to check in and engage with awareness.
A Social Battery Experiment
Why?
This is an experiment exploring how social battery pins impact personal experiences and interactions at events
Improve self awareness
Balancing your wants, needs, and energy isn’t always easy. The pin is a reminder to check in with yourself, helping you make choices that support what you need. Take better care of yourself and get more out of your experiences.
Make authentic connections
Displaying your social battery level creates space for connections that match your energy. Whether you’re up for deep conversation or just want relaxed company, this signals your needs so others can meet you where you are.
Common Questions
TLDR; It is totally up to you how to use it
What do the different colors mean?
You can use the meter however you'd like, but people commonly use it to indicate their level of social energy. If someone is in the green, they have a high amount of energy to connect. For those socially hungover or running low on steam, they can display a color on the other end of the spectrum, like orange or red.
Should I stay away from people on red?
Not necessarily. Knowing someone's running low is useful information - it means "handle with awareness".
Letting others know you're running low tends to relieve the unwritten pressure to always be "on" in social settings.
You can keep interactions relaxed: a simple check-in rather than anything high-demand. It can also be an opportunity to find a low-key activity to recharge together.
What is the purpose of the white part on the bottom?
Anything you want! You can write your name, or something you want people to ask you about.
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