Duolingo Demon

Jenna Stein, Doug Yates

Duolingo Demon Mode is an immersive, high-intensity language-learning feature for Gen Z. With a dark visual theme, single-life hardcore sessions, tougher timed challenges and AR jump-scare rounds, it converts routine practice into a gamified survival test. By blending humor, tension and shareable outcomes, the design drives engagement, supports visual and neurodivergent learners, and turns learning into an unforgettable, socially viral experience. Accessible settings provide safe AR for responsible play.