This infographic on technology and sleep explores how modern technology could be preventing you from getting a proper sleep. From bed sheets retailer Boll & Branch, the infographic 'Sleeping in the Digital Age' includes a lot of information on how your devices are affecting the way you rest.
The technology and sleep chart examines areas like your body's internal clock, Generation Y and Millennials, the impact sleep deprivation has and tips for powering down at night time. The suggestions include establishing a bedtime routine, removing all technology from your bedroom, taking a break from emails at nighttime, unplugging 30 to 60 minutes before you go to bed, choosing paper books over electronic ones and trying f.lux software.
Sleep-Improving Infographics
This Chart Looks at Technology and Sleep and How Devices Affect Rest
Trend Themes
1. Technology and Sleep - Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing sleep-friendly technology and devices.
2. Sleep Deprivation - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating solutions to address the negative impact of sleep deprivation.
3. Bedroom Technology-free Zone - Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing products that promote technology-free bedrooms for better sleep.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing innovative sleep-tracking and sleep-enhancing technologies.
2. Wellness & Health - Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating products and services that help people improve their sleep and overall well-being.
3. Sleep Products - Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing sleep products that actively promote better sleep hygiene and habits.