# Sleep-Improving Infographics This Chart Looks at Technology and Sleep and How Devices Affect Rest By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-and-sleep References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373252/Infographic-How-Technology-Is-Affecting-Your-Sleep-Tips-For-A-Better-Rest/) & [blog.bollandbranch](http://blog.bollandbranch.com/2015/02/26/sleeping-in-the-digital-age/) This infographic on technology and sleep explores how modern technology could be preventing you from getting a proper sleep. From [bed sheets retailer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-performance-sheets) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-3). The suggestions include establishing a bedtime routine, [removing all technology from your bedroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedside-assistant), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technology and Sleep:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing sleep-friendly technology and devices. - **Sleep Deprivation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating solutions to address the negative impact of sleep deprivation. - **Bedroom Technology-free Zone:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing products that promote technology-free bedrooms for better sleep. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing innovative sleep-tracking and sleep-enhancing technologies. - **Wellness & Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating products and services that help people improve their sleep and overall well-being. - **Sleep Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing sleep products that actively promote better sleep hygiene and habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Sized Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep-collection.md) - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Meditative Sleep Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calmalma.md) - [Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somnapp.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-2nd-gen.md) - [Circadian Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-lamp.md) - [Smart Youth Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-youth-bed.md) - [Bedside Sleep Aid Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunora.md) - [Co-Branded Sleep Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-sleep-foundation.md)