Pilea

Our brand, Pilea, is designed to foster friendships and cultivate a deep connection with nature, recognising that these elements are essential for well-being and personal growth.

Our brand is inspired by the Friendship Pilea Plant, symbolising connection and community.

The Pilea App is a user-friendly platform for students to connect based on shared interests, courses, and backgrounds. It facilitates chat, study meet ups, and participation in community events. The app also provides resources on mental health and campus activities, with an interactive map highlighting social spots to encourage visits to our Pilea spaces.

During matchmaking, the app suggests potential friends based on degree programs, interests, and class schedules. Along with the app, reenvisioned biophilic spaces at the UniSa City West campus will also be made, these being called Pilea Spaces. These will feature green walls, hanging plants, and raised planters to promote well-being, productivity, and mental health. Biophilic design, integrating natural elements into built environments, offers benefits like reduced stress, improved mental health, and enhanced social interaction.

Along with these reenvisioned environments, an interactive feature will be provided in each space, such as a gratitude wall. The walls will allow students to share positive messages on Pilea-shaped cards, further encouraging engagement.

Overall, the Pilea app and biophilic spaces aim to enhance first-year students’ university experience by promoting connections, improving mental health, and fostering a sense of belonging; Pilea supports students’ academic and personal success.