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.
Responsive Tactile Stress Balls
The Interactive 'Stressball' Senses Body Data and Responds
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Stress Management Tools - Designing interactive products to manage stress and anxiety levels based on individual body data.
2. Quantified Self-improvement - Developing products that go beyond mere measurement of body data and provide actionable insights to help individuals improve themselves.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Interior Design - Interior design firms could incorporate such interactive products in their designs to create stress-free environments in homes and workplaces.