The Resonance Pod
The Resonance Pod
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Can breathing change how you feel?
Can breathing change how you feel?
Exhibited in Dutch Design Week 2020
Published in 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference
Shor, D., Ruitenburg, Y., Boere, W., Lomas, J. D., & Huisman, G. (2021, July). The Resonance Pod: Applying Haptics in a Multi-Sensory Experience to Promote Relaxation Through Breathing Entrainment. In 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference (WHC) (pp. 1143-1143). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/WHC49131.2021.9517165In collaboration with Willemijn Boere
2020: 10 months
Part of Msc Design for Interaction at Delft University of Technology
Activities: Problem definition, concept generation, iterative prototyping, user testing
Context
Context
During the pandemic, many people felt stressed and disconnected from their bodies because of too much screen time and remote work. The Resonance Pod helps people reconnect with their breathing to feel more relaxed and balanced.
The Resonance Pod
The Resonance Pod
Slow, deep breathing can help you feel calm. The Resonance Pod uses lights, gentle vibrations, and soft sounds that pulse slowly. When you sit inside, your breathing naturally matches this rhythm, helping you relax without even thinking about it.
Design Process
Design Process
We wanted the pod to feel natural and comfortable. We tested different lights, sounds, and vibrations every week to see what worked best. Our goal was to make the experience so smooth that you don’t even notice the pod guiding your breath.
We explored which lights,...
... visuals,...
... and vibrations most easily guided a person's breathing.
And how this frequency could be matched to the current breath of the user.
Once each of the stimuli appeared to work, we integrated them together.
Once we found the best combination, we made the pod look and feel even better, creating a peaceful space for relaxation.
Implementation
Implementation
The calming effect of this pod could be useful in the following four contexts; 1) helping people with mental disabilities to stabilise their moods, 2) reducing stress in office workers, 3) calming down patients in hospitals, 4) helping soldiers recover from traumatic events.
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