The Interactive 'Stressball' Senses Body Data and Responds
Michael Hemsworth — March 8, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: smones.de & yankodesign
Stress is a part of everyone's life at one point or another, and this interactive 'Stressball' is designed to interpret body data and respond accordingly.
The traditional stress ball is looked to as a means of relieving tension, but this design by Simone Schramm does double duty. The ball is part of the designer's project "Less Quantified Self -- More Qualified You" and responds to a user's touch. The device will analyze a person's body data and extrude nobs on the surface accordingly. This helps to visualize stress levels and provide a form of stress relief for the user via the tactile nods.
Modern lifestyles are often associated with a number of different kinds of stress. The 'Stressball,' as part of Schramm's project, helps actualize how a person might feel internally.
The traditional stress ball is looked to as a means of relieving tension, but this design by Simone Schramm does double duty. The ball is part of the designer's project "Less Quantified Self -- More Qualified You" and responds to a user's touch. The device will analyze a person's body data and extrude nobs on the surface accordingly. This helps to visualize stress levels and provide a form of stress relief for the user via the tactile nods.
Modern lifestyles are often associated with a number of different kinds of stress. The 'Stressball,' as part of Schramm's project, helps actualize how a person might feel internally.
Trend Themes
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Interactive Stress Management Tools — Designing interactive products to manage stress and anxiety levels based on individual body data.
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Quantified Self-improvement — Developing products that go beyond mere measurement of body data and provide actionable insights to help individuals improve themselves.
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Tactile Feedback Devices — Creating devices that use tactile feedback to help users monitor and manage their physical and mental wellbeing in real-time.
Industry Implications
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Health and Wellness — The health and wellness industry can leverage such design elements to create a variety of interactive stress management products for those experiencing stress and anxiety.
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Wearable Technology — Wearable tech companies could incorporate tactile feedback features in their products to help users monitor and manage their health and wellness in real-time.
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Interior Design — Interior design firms could incorporate such interactive products in their designs to create stress-free environments in homes and workplaces.
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