Motivation
To create an immersive experience that translates breathing patterns into real-time lighting feedback, fostering a deeper connection to one's breath.
Context
A personal project exploring the intersection of breath, light, and mindfulness, created as part of the TEI Design Challenge.
Ideation
Utilized design thinking, notecard ideation, and user interviews to explore breath-driven rituals.
brainstorming on ideas on how to experience breathing
rating best ideas using C-Box model. turns out visual and haptic feedback are the winners
Lamp Design
moodboard for the lamp
first iteration of the lamp that visualizes the users breathing
Rapid Prototyping
translating physiological data into responsive lighting
2025-10-13 — Packaged the components into a wearable belt. Initial user feedback indicated the need for a clearer visualization of breathing. Next step: gather additional feedback and design a more visually refined lamp.
Breath-detecting belt prototype — battery-powered and capable of remotely controlling a lamp.
using p5.js to visualize breathing
Current Status
Refining hardware, lamp form-factors, and sensor integration towards a polished, production-ready prototype.
