S3NSES . SMART AMBIANCE

PERSONAL PROJECT

OBJECTIVE
Envision a multi-functional system that enhances the senses and promotes relaxation

2018

PROBLEM
Working professionals can experience fatigue from their daily lifestyles

Relaxation should be included into our daily routines to:
Reduce stress
Increase energy
Improve health

NEED
Multifunctional product that enhances and promotes relaxation for home use

We all have different activities that help us relax
We all need different mediums to support these activities

THE SENSES AND PRODUCTS

Sight

Sound

Smell

ANALYSIS
Current home products don’t allow passive stimulation of the senses as a “system”

Purchasing individual products will result in, different:
Styling
Functionality
Controls

WHY SIGHT, SOUND AND SMELL?

Warm colors can bring comfort (yellow, orange, etc)

Cool colors can bring calmness (green, blue, etc)

Soothing sounds change our brain waves and help us relax

Music & sound stimulate emotions and increase the amount of dopamine in our bodies

Aromatherapy can help relieve stress, relax, and promote better sleep

Can be easily combined with other stress relievers (Meditation, music, etc.)

Smart ambient home system with: light, speaker and diffuser that work together
Interchangeable pods allow the user to modify their environment regarding their own needs

More light

More sound

More aroma

THE CONCEPT

SCENARIO

1 Choose from ambiance presets or customize

2 Conduct desired activity with chosen mode

3 Sleep... zzz

4 Optional independent pod use with tactile controls

TARGET USER
Working professional
Individualistic
Design enthusiast

FINAL DESIGN
Smart ambient home system with: Speaker, ambient light and aroma diffuser

Utilizes inductive charging ports

Table top

Wall mounted

THE DOCK

POD FEATURES
Independent pod use
Tilt, for more directional sound, light or aroma
Touch sensitive interface
Inductive charging

THE APP
Choose from ambiance presets or customize each pod individually

PROTOTYPE