Soma
A simple object for quiet moments
A small, stone-shaped handheld device that grounds the user through touch, warmth, and subtle haptic feedback, encouraging slow, intuitive interaction to support calm and focused breathing.
Duration 8 weeks
Tools Solidworks, Blender, Keyshot
Skills User Research, Prototyping, Surface Modeling, Computer Aided Design
How might we empower people
to regain control in anxious moments?
Soma
A simple, tactile device for grounding during quiet or anxious moments
Designed to Slow You Down
Moments leading up to presentations or high-pressure situations leave little room to pause or reset. With the right support, these brief moments can become opportunities to steady focus and regain control. A simple, tactile object helps ground attention when it’s needed most.
Breathwork made natural
A smooth, rounded surface invites your thumb to move in slow, circular motions, creating a steady, grounding rhythm. As you trace the curve, gentle haptic pulses respond beneath your touch, subtly guiding your pace downward. Soft warmth rises through the core and relaxes your grip, while a thin band of light signals when to inhale and exhale.
Designed as a unified system
The device is designed as part of a small, intentional system anchored by a wooden base. Rather than functioning as storage, the base acts as an invitation—its warm material and soft, sculpted form create a sense of calm, even at rest.
The base naturally draws attention as you pass by, encouraging the device to be picked up without conscious effort.
