Project Briefing - Coletivo Mosaico Project Overview This year's Global Studio concept is “Celebrating Daily Little Joys of Life", focusing on those that came before us: the eldest in our families and communities. With that in mind, we, Mosaico, searched for something elderly people enjoyed but still struggled with. While asking our grandparents about these types of things, we found three stories with one common element: the love for music and the struggle to experience it in a modern, touch-screen driven world. Maria Renita's Story Maria Renita (81), Melissa's grandmother, is a dedicated and caring woman, extremely attached to tradition and her origins. She grew up in a small German-speaking colony in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, and although Renita lives in Brazil, she only learned Portuguese at the age of 14. Throughout her life, Renita has always been extremely involved with the local community, enjoying everything her culture has to offer, especially the traditional choirs and bands. This close relationship with music continued when she moved to Bento Gonçalves, a city in the Italian part of the Serra Gaúcha region, but the constant changes in technology prevented her from continuing to enjoy it. Having difficulty navigating the internet to find new songs to listen to, Maria became restricted to those available on her CD player, and when that stopped working, she found herself in a tough spot. Now, dependent on outside help to be able to listen to her music, Maria misses that bond she had with her own culture. Maria Antônia's Story Maria Antônia, Isabela’s grandmother, is a kind and curious woman who has always been fascinated by new things. One day, while visiting a neighbor, she discovered Amazon’s Alexa. She was immediately amazed by how the device could understand voices, play music, and make daily life easier. From that moment, she dreamed of having one of her own, it became an object of great desire and admiration. When she finally bought her Alexa, she was filled with excitement and curiosity. However, her first experiences were not as simple as she imagined. Setting up the device turned out to be confusing, and she had to rely on her children’s help to make it work. Even after receiving guidance, she still struggles to use it alone. Despite these challenges, Maria Antônia still wishes she could just ask Alexa to play her favorite songs and enjoy music around the house, something that brings her joy and comfort. Yet, the complex interface and lack of accessibility make her feel frustrated and incapable, as if technology were not made for her. Maria Luiza's Story Maria Luiza is Raquel's Grandmother and she has been in love with music since she can remember. When younger, she used to play the accordion at her local church and family events. As she got older and weaker, her doctor recommended that she stop playing, but she couldn't even if she tried. Maria learned how to play the keyboard at 75 years old and hasn't stopped…