The C3 project addresses the hyper-connected crisis and cognitive overload faced by young adults by transitioning users from ‘Chaos to Calm’ through a non-intrusive intervention. Moving away from rigid productivity apps that often exacerbate burnout, the development process was rooted in cognitive load theory and the principle of simplicity is sustainability, creating a support-first product.
STRATERGY
1 Managing cognitive load for young adults balancing work, study, and social demands in hyper-connected environments often trigger cognitive fatigue, task-initiation inertia, and sensory overload. Traditional digital interventions (apps/screen alerts) frequently add to cognitive load rather than relieving it.
2 A portable daily support charm, that provides simplified task support with emotional feedback thereby giving users a playful, low-friction alternative to traditional tools that reduces mental fatigue while navigating daily transitions resulting in an improvement of their mental state and overall well-being.
PRODUCT
click to change modes
A hybrid companion device that sits subtly in hand or on desk, providing tangible cognitive support
INTERACTION
resonant, companionable physical object designed to reduce mental friction
Ergonomic form factor designed to fit naturally in palm or pocket.
Squeezable gesture inputs that register stress pressure and respond with subtle, rhythmic haptic breathing pulses.
elastomer outer shell designed for squeezing and tactile fidgeting.
color-coded feedback
to provide immediate sensory grounding and smooth transitions.
TECHNICAL
[BONES] Integrated Haptic Actuator
Variable force actuator providies rhythmic pulses.
[FLESH] Soft-Touch Silicone Shell
Squeezable gesture input zone.
[BONES] Soft-Glow LED Status Ring
Non-intrusive transition tri-color signal
[FLESH] Palmabble small size
Portability and easy to place or attach.
BRANDING
Brand colours
signature colors based on modes; orange = Task (focus mode);Teal = Recharge (Break mode);white = Transition (Reminders and check-ins).Tone- fresh, friendly, accessible
TYPE & GRAPHICS
Simple, illustrations with retro-futuristic stylisation-micro motion graphics to catch attention and feel active and playful.
The C3 project addresses the hyper-connected crisis and cognitive overload faced by young adults by transitioning users from ‘Chaos to Calm’ through a non-intrusive intervention. Moving away from rigid productivity apps that often exacerbate burnout, the development process was rooted in cognitive load theory and the principle of simplicity is sustainability, creating a support-first product.
STRATERGY
1 Managing cognitive load for young adults balancing work, study, and social demands in hyper-connected environments often trigger cognitive fatigue, task-initiation inertia, and sensory overload. Traditional digital interventions (apps/screen alerts) frequently add to cognitive load rather than relieving it.
2 A portable daily support charm, that provides simplified task support with emotional feedback thereby giving users a playful, low-friction alternative to traditional tools that reduces mental fatigue while navigating daily transitions resulting in an improvement of their mental state and overall well-being.
PRODUCT
click to change modes
A hybrid companion device that sits subtly in hand or on desk, providing tangible cognitive support
click to change modes
A hybrid companion device that sits subtly in hand or on desk, providing tangible cognitive support
INTERACTION
Squeezable gesture inputs that register stress pressure and respond with subtle, rhythmic haptic breathing pulses.
Squeezable gesture inputs that register stress pressure and respond with subtle, rhythmic haptic breathing pulses.
color-coded feedback
to provide immediate sensory grounding and smooth transitions.
color-coded feedback
to provide immediate sensory grounding and smooth transitions.
Ergonomic form factor designed to fit naturally in palm or pocket.
resonant, companionable physical object designed to reduce mental friction
elastomer outer shell designed for squeezing and tactile fidgeting.
TECHNICAL
[BONES] Integrated Haptic Actuator
Variable force actuator providies rhythmic pulses.
[FLESH] Soft-Touch Silicone Shell
Squeezable gesture input zone.
[BONES] Soft-Glow LED Status Ring
Non-intrusive transition tri-color signal
[FLESH] Palmabble small size
Portability and easy to place or attach.
[BONES] Integrated Haptic Actuator
Variable force actuator providies rhythmic pulses.
[FLESH] Soft-Touch Silicone Shell
Squeezable gesture input zone.
[BONES] Soft-Glow LED Status Ring
Non-intrusive transition tri-color signal
[FLESH] Palmabble small size
Portability and easy to place or attach.
BRANDING
Brand colours
signature colors based on modes; orange = Task (focus mode);Teal = Recharge (Break mode);white = Transition (Reminders and check-ins).Tone- fresh, friendly, accessible
TYPE & GRAPHICS
Simple, illustrations with retro-futuristic stylisation-micro motion graphics to catch attention and feel active and playful.
The C3 project addresses the hyper-connected crisis and cognitive overload faced by young adults by transitioning users from ‘Chaos to Calm’ through a non-intrusive intervention. Moving away from rigid productivity apps that often exacerbate burnout, the development process was rooted in cognitive load theory and the principle of simplicity is sustainability, creating a support-first product.
STRATERGY
1 Managing cognitive load for young adults balancing work, study, and social demands in hyper-connected environments often trigger cognitive fatigue, task-initiation inertia, and sensory overload. Traditional digital interventions (apps/screen alerts) frequently add to cognitive load rather than relieving it.
2 A portable daily support charm, that provides simplified task support with emotional feedback thereby giving users a playful, low-friction alternative to traditional tools that reduces mental fatigue while navigating daily transitions resulting in an improvement of their mental state and overall well-being.
PRODUCT
A hybrid companion device that sits subtly in hand or on desk, providing tangible cognitive support
click to change modes
click to change modes
INTERACTION
Squeezable gesture inputs that register stress pressure and respond with subtle, rhythmic haptic breathing pulses.
Squeezable gesture inputs that register stress pressure and respond with subtle, rhythmic haptic breathing pulses.
color-coded feedback
to provide immediate sensory grounding and smooth transitions.
color-coded feedback
to provide immediate sensory grounding and smooth transitions.
Ergonomic form factor designed to fit naturally in palm or pocket.
resonant, companionable physical object designed to reduce mental friction
elastomer outer shell designed for squeezing and tactile fidgeting.
TECHNICAL
[BONES] Integrated Haptic Actuator
Variable force actuator providies rhythmic pulses.
[FLESH] Soft-Touch Silicone Shell
Squeezable gesture input zone.
[BONES] Soft-Glow LED Status Ring
Non-intrusive transition tri-color signal
[FLESH] Palmabble small size
Portability and easy to place or attach.
BRANDING
Brand colours
signature colors based on modes; orange = Task (focus mode);Teal = Recharge (Break mode);white = Transition (Reminders and check-ins).Tone- fresh, friendly, accessible
TYPE & GRAPHICS
Simple, illustrations with retro-futuristic stylisation-micro motion graphics to catch attention and feel active and playful.
