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Gryphon Foundation · iPad application
Dating Research
A location-aware relationship research application shaped by a simple insight: where people meet can be as important as whom they meet.
Developed · Not yet publishedDesigned around real-world meeting places
Dating Research grew from the development of the Access Report application. Its founder recognized that a first date must take place somewhere both people can comfortably access. A wheelchair user may need step-free access, an accessible restroom, and seating; another person may prefer a quiet venue, low stimulation, or a familiar place.
The application brings meeting preferences and geographic proximity into the discovery process. Its concept recalls the everyday possibility of meeting someone at a place one regularly visits, rather than relying only on distant online profiles.
Profile and meeting preferences
Users can manage a public discovery profile separately from private relationship research. Profile controls include discoverability, nickname, profile image, interests, relationship goals, and social information. Meeting preferences include communication, sensory, mobility, environment, and other considerations.
Location-based discovery
Users set a search area and can explore nearby meeting venues. The demonstrated design uses a maximum search radius of one mile for the free version and up to five miles for premium. Users can favorite locations and separately choose to check in at a location. Being discoverable in a profile does not by itself check the user in; check-in is an intentional action from the map.
People checked in at the same location can use “See People Here” to discover one another. The application displays only information the other person has deliberately made available for discovery. Location-based discovery does not itself verify identity or guarantee safety.
From discovery to a meeting
Compare common ground
Compatibility displays overlap in interests and relationship goals. It is not a prediction of relationship success.
Request contact
Send a contact request; the recipient chooses whether to accept or decline.
Suggest a meeting
After a contact request is accepted, propose a date, time, and location. The other person can respond to the proposal.
Private relationship research
The My Relationships area provides a private record organized into six sections. These records are distinct from the public discovery profile and are not automatically shared with other users.
Experiences
Record meetings, duration, meeting type, setting, noise and privacy levels, ratings, and reflections.
Contact History
Record decisions, contact methods, reasons for contact, responses, and optional dates.
Observations
Write dated personal observations.
Assessments
Record ratings for interest compatibility, relationship-goal compatibility, and meeting-preference compatibility.
Outcomes
Record relationship outcomes such as casually dating, serious dating, engaged, married, or relationship ended, with a date and reflection.
Photos
Keep private photos with captions and dates.
Development status and future opportunity
Dating Research has been developed as an iPad application and demonstrated in a cross-device workflow using an iPad and an iPhone. It is not yet published.
Development status: The application features described on this page reflect the demonstrated screens and workflows. Integration with Access Report's accessibility-location data is a potential future opportunity, not an operational integration. Safety, privacy, and location controls remain important considerations as the product develops.
Part of a broader accessibility mission
Access Report focuses on understanding accessibility at physical locations. Dating Research explores how location, individual preferences, and intentional discovery may support social participation and relationships. Together, the applications reflect Gryphon Foundation's interest in reducing barriers to participation in everyday community life.