What does it feel like to help create a photorealistic digital twin yourself?

That’s exactly what we were able to explore in a very hands-on way during this year’s Girls’ Day—together with a colleague’s daughter, who spent a day immersed in our world of photorealistic digital twins.

And one thing upfront: initial curiosity quickly turned into genuine excitement.

From the very beginning, it was clear what Afia Nyarko (14) was most looking forward to: “I really liked it. What I enjoyed the most was taking the pictures.” And that was exactly the point—getting involved, not just seeing technology, but actually trying it out.

From the first photo to flying a drone

A central part of her day was capturing images for a digital twin herself—using a camera, 360° technology, and even a drone.

What might sound complicated at first quickly proved to be accessible. Flying the drone, in particular, stood out: “What I liked best was flying the drone.” And this is exactly why days like this matter. Technology often feels abstract and complex—until you experience it firsthand.

Technology isn’t as complicated as you think

One of the most exciting takeaways of the day was how Afia’s perspective on technology changed. Before Girls’ Day, there was the usual uncertainty. Afterwards, it sounded very different:

“People often think it’s difficult, but that’s not true at all.”

This is something we see often with first encounters in tech. What seems complicated from the outside suddenly becomes tangible—and, most importantly, doable—once you try it yourself.

She also learned very concrete new skills that day: “Before, I didn’t know how to fly a drone or take pictures with a 360° camera.” Things that were completely unfamiliar in the morning became second nature within just a few hours.

Wladislav Homm shows Afia Nyarko how to set up a 360-degree camera for capturing a photorealistic digital twin.

A digital twin that inspires

The highlight came at the end: the finished digital twin.

Her reaction? Short, but clear: “Wow!”

What impressed her most was the sense of immersion: “It felt like I was actually there.” That’s exactly what we aim for at Framence—digital twins that don’t feel like models, but like real places.

And of course, the ultimate real-world test couldn’t be missing: school. “Yes, I’m excited to show the digital twin to my classmates—I know many of them would love it,” says Afia.

Maybe even a glimpse into the future?

Can a day like this influence career choices? At least the direction is becoming clearer: “I can imagine working in IT or a technical profession in the future.” For us, that’s exactly what Girls’ Day is about: opening up perspectives—without pressure, simply through experience.

A message to other girls

At the end of the day, Afia had one more piece of advice for girls who might still be unsure:

“You’re often discouraged because you think everything is difficult and you won’t understand it. You should let go of that thought and realize that you can learn anything.”

It’s hard to put it better than that.

Girls’ Day shows us every year: sometimes, all it takes is one day to turn uncertainty into curiosity—and curiosity into real enthusiasm.

We’re very happy that Afia spent the day with us!