Bloom⦁e
A plant-like device to foster motivation and savour the present
Inspired by nature, Bloom⦁e helps individuals become more effective at savouring through engaging interactions and growing together.
Group Project with Edo de Wolf, Annemiek Klamer, Szandra Somogyi, Maria Orvananos and Nino Kolen.
for 'Mind the Step' Exhibition
Contributions: Concept Ideation, Outline Design, Initial Prototyping.
In the era of ubiquitous technology, stress accumulation and information overload cause many of us to forget to preserve time for ourselves
Video Source: 4TU. Design United
Mindfulness is a state of attending to the present moment non-judgmentally with full awareness. However, the life in modern society has often pulls us into 'mindlessness' rather than 'mindfulness'.
While clinical interventions have proven to be effective for conditions like chronic pain and depression, retention and attrition issues remain, especially when the intervention is discontinued.
How can we practice mindfulness as an enduring life-long habit, rather than a temporary fix?
The Idea
Illustrated by Annemiek Klamer
Revolving around enhancing the effect of savouring, Bloom⦁e is designed to help individuals achieve a higher level of happiness
The Design
Designed as an aesthetically pleasing ornament that blends seamlessly into a domestic environment, the sculpture-like bionic plant consists of a vase, black stems and calming, mint-green-coloured flowers.
The flowers, mimicking real-life blooming, become more vibrant and begin to blossom as the user engages in activities contributing to happiness.
Paired with an intuitive mobile app, the device signals optimal moments, stores personal accomplishments and performs multi-sensory, interactive rituals with the user to help create a sense of belonging and boost self-motivation.
Image Source: Tycer, 4TU. Design United, Universiteit Twente
While designers often treat attention demand as a negative effect to be minimised or avoided, Bloom•e demonstrates that it's possible to intentionally design meaningful experiences for both active and peripheral awareness.
Behind the Scenes
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