December 2023

After discussing the insomnia tool, I wanted to develop a tool that wasn’t strictly a pillow to help with the disorder.  I developed a diffuser + lamp combination that releases lavender essential oil. There are nobs to control the airflow and natural light. The tool is meant to help provide a more comforting environment to … Continue reading Challenge 2 Part 4

Updates We swapped our project with a team who focused on insomnia as their disorder  They created a pillow with different sensory elements such as a speaker with relaxing music to help those with insomnia fall into deeper sleep  With that, I wanted to focus on creating something that expanded on the original idea My … Continue reading Challenge 2 Part 3

Progress Set up a WeChat group Shared a Google Doc with each other to collaborate on ideas Final Idea: Sensory Sauna The idea was modeled after a sensory deprivation tank Changes between hot and cold water without the user knowing when the water temperature is going to change  Simulates the same shocks that mental illnesses … Continue reading Challenge 2 Part 1

Original ideas developed for our empathy tool Uncomfortable/itchy clothing to simulate how people with Autism are overstimulated by uncomfortable clothing Sensory deprivation tank that alternates between hot and cold water We finally decided on goggles/glasses with different colored lenses to recreate those who have color blindness.