This document proposes an interactive elevator system called V.A.N.C.E. that aims to facilitate conversations between passengers and create a more pleasant experience. It would include a speaker that counts floors out loud and could potentially play trivia games or share campus reminders. The goal is to reduce awkward silence by giving people something to focus on other than each other or their surroundings. Challenges in the design included reliably detecting passengers entering and exiting using a laser beam sensor. An evaluation found the system increased interactions between passengers and created a more enjoyable elevator experience overall.