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Hand-Painted Meditation Apps

'Oak Meditation' Hosts Calming Meditation and Breathing Exercises

— June 14, 2018 — Lifestyle
There's a bit of inherent irony in using a meditation app, but Oak Meditation uses loving design practices to break out of the paradox. Every screen and tile in the app is designed with hand-painted watercolor images that are scanned into a digital form, making every interaction with it as calming as the exercises themselves are meant to be.

Meditation apps are tremendously common, which is something of a funny paradox. Many people find themselves lost in scattered thoughts in large part because of their reliance on the distraction machines that are their smartphones, so another smartphone app hardly seems like the solution. With its combination of hand-painted images and ancient meditative and breathing exercises, Oak Meditation manages to break that logical inconsistency.
Trend Themes
1. Hand-painted Meditation Apps - Apps designed with hand-painted watercolor images may become more popular as people search for ways to reduce screen time and engage in more mindful practices.
2. Combining Ancient Practices with Technology - App developers can explore the integration of old and new techniques to bring more meaning and depth to technology-based activities like meditation.
3. Designing for Calm - Creating products that are visually and experientially calming may become a popular trend for those looking to combat the negative effects of technology and promote wellness.
Industry Implications
1. Mental Health and Wellness - Mental health and wellness companies can use this trend as an opportunity to create similar apps with an emphasis on calming visuals and traditional meditative practices.
2. Art and Design - Artists can explore the fusion of digital and traditional media, while designers can create more calming and visually pleasing products for those seeking a break from technology.
3. Technology - Tech companies can explore the integration of ancient practices and calming design elements to create apps and products that provide a more holistic approach to the use of technology.
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