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