iDiya: Smart Wellness Device
Industrial Design
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The ‘Why’ behind iDiya
With global health issues and seemingly never ending work, and finding stress-free time feels like searching for buried treasure. That's why keeping your headspace healthy is more important than ever. Good news? Daily meditation is like magic for your brain – better thinking, deeper relaxation, sweeter sleep, even improved health, all backed by science. iDiya makes it easy to carve out your own chill zone for some well-deserved mental health. Think of it as your personal oasis in the middle of chaos.
Scientific studies have increasingly demonstrated the multifaceted benefits of meditation on cognitive function, relaxation, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
Cognition: Enhanced Attention and Concentration: Numerous studies, including research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, suggest that regular meditation practices, particularly mindfulness meditation, can enhance attention span and concentration.
Improved Memory: Scientific evidence, such as studies published in the Psychological Science journal, indicates that meditation may contribute to improvements in both short-term and long-term memory.
Cognitive Flexibility: Meditation, especially mindfulness-based practices, has been associated with increased cognitive flexibility, allowing individuals to adapt to changing situations more effectively.
Relaxation: Stress Reduction: Research, including studies from the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, consistently demonstrates the effectiveness of meditation in reducing stress levels by promoting relaxation and lowering cortisol, the stress hormone.
Anxiety Management: Meta-analyses, like those published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reveal that meditation practices can significantly alleviate symptoms of anxiety disorders.
Sleep: Improved Sleep Quality: Scientific investigations, including studies in the Journal of Sleep Research, suggest that mindfulness meditation can enhance sleep quality by reducing insomnia symptoms and promoting overall better sleep.
Insomnia Treatment: Meditation-based interventions have shown promise in treating insomnia, as demonstrated by research in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Health: Blood Pressure Regulation: The American Journal of Hypertension and other reputable sources have reported that mindfulness meditation can contribute to the regulation of blood pressure, promoting cardiovascular health.
Immune System Enhancement: Studies published in Psychosomatic Medicine and other journals suggest that meditation practices may positively impact the immune system, leading to improved overall health.
Overall Well-being: Subjective Well-being: Scientific reviews, including those in the Journal of Positive Psychology, support the idea that regular meditation is associated with increased subjective well-being and life satisfaction.
Mind-Body Connection: Research in Psychosomatic Medicine and related fields highlights the mind-body connection facilitated by meditation, contributing to a sense of balance and overall well-being.
A growing body of scientific evidence supports the positive impact of meditation on various aspects of cognitive function, relaxation, sleep, health, and overall well-being. While individual responses may vary, the cumulative findings suggest that incorporating meditation into one's routine can be a valuable and holistic approach to promoting mental and physical health.
Cognition: Enhanced Attention and Concentration: Numerous studies, including research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, suggest that regular meditation practices, particularly mindfulness meditation, can enhance attention span and concentration.
Improved Memory: Scientific evidence, such as studies published in the Psychological Science journal, indicates that meditation may contribute to improvements in both short-term and long-term memory.
Cognitive Flexibility: Meditation, especially mindfulness-based practices, has been associated with increased cognitive flexibility, allowing individuals to adapt to changing situations more effectively.
Relaxation: Stress Reduction: Research, including studies from the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, consistently demonstrates the effectiveness of meditation in reducing stress levels by promoting relaxation and lowering cortisol, the stress hormone.
Anxiety Management: Meta-analyses, like those published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reveal that meditation practices can significantly alleviate symptoms of anxiety disorders.
Sleep: Improved Sleep Quality: Scientific investigations, including studies in the Journal of Sleep Research, suggest that mindfulness meditation can enhance sleep quality by reducing insomnia symptoms and promoting overall better sleep.
Insomnia Treatment: Meditation-based interventions have shown promise in treating insomnia, as demonstrated by research in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Health: Blood Pressure Regulation: The American Journal of Hypertension and other reputable sources have reported that mindfulness meditation can contribute to the regulation of blood pressure, promoting cardiovascular health.
Immune System Enhancement: Studies published in Psychosomatic Medicine and other journals suggest that meditation practices may positively impact the immune system, leading to improved overall health.
Overall Well-being: Subjective Well-being: Scientific reviews, including those in the Journal of Positive Psychology, support the idea that regular meditation is associated with increased subjective well-being and life satisfaction.
Mind-Body Connection: Research in Psychosomatic Medicine and related fields highlights the mind-body connection facilitated by meditation, contributing to a sense of balance and overall well-being.
A growing body of scientific evidence supports the positive impact of meditation on various aspects of cognitive function, relaxation, sleep, health, and overall well-being. While individual responses may vary, the cumulative findings suggest that incorporating meditation into one's routine can be a valuable and holistic approach to promoting mental and physical health.
IDEATION
Design for an enlightened society
In this world of fads where anything more than a 10 second video gets swiped away to oblivion, attention is the new gold and our minds are the battleground for a tug of war between mindless scrolling and focused, deep work. iDiya was designed to level this playground by centering the user's attention upon themselves.
In our busy world, it's easy to get swept away by a constant stream of information and distractions. But iDiya offers a different path. It's a calm space where you can escape the noise and focus on what truly matters, even if it's just for a moment.
iDiya's design is a thoughtful response to the attention economy, where the constant hum of notifications competes for our limited mental space. It invites users to reclaim their attention and directs it inward. As we navigate the dichotomy between mindless scrolling and the pursuit of meaningful, deep work, iDiya serves as a guiding light toward the latter. By centering the user's attention on themselves, iDiya transcends the superficial and fleeting, offering a refuge where moments of introspection and relaxation become paramount. In this space designed for an enlightened society, iDiya invites you to not just consume, but to consciously engage and elevate your well-being.
iDiya's design is a thoughtful response to the attention economy, where the constant hum of notifications competes for our limited mental space. It invites users to reclaim their attention and directs it inward. As we navigate the dichotomy between mindless scrolling and the pursuit of meaningful, deep work, iDiya serves as a guiding light toward the latter. By centering the user's attention on themselves, iDiya transcends the superficial and fleeting, offering a refuge where moments of introspection and relaxation become paramount. In this space designed for an enlightened society, iDiya invites you to not just consume, but to consciously engage and elevate your well-being.
The Solution
What is iDiya?
iDiya is a wellness device that offers a three pronged approach to relaxation - through sight, sound and scent. It uses smart LEDs, a built-in high quality speaker and an aroma diffuser to gently nudge a user into a state of wellness.
This sweet little device pairs with your phone like magic (thanks, Bluetooth!), transforming any space into a stress-melting oasis. Think flickering candlelight, nature's calming scents, and soundtracks that'll hush your inner chatter. No more juggling a million things. iDiya's got the whole relaxation package bundled up in one sleek shape. It's like a spa day for your senses, put together in a tiny device.
Not just a bunch of Components
iDiya is greater than the sum of its parts. A never-seen-before fusion of various relaxation methodologies, combined into a softly rounded, spectacularly designed product resulted in iDiya. It fits perfectly into the user's palm and represents a road to relaxation.
Wellbeing often comes at a high price and requires an individual to invest in multiple products that cater to different needs. iDiya challenges this notion by combining the wellness experience into one connected product.
Activating All Senses
In just 3 steps, one can create a space of relaxation to focus on the scintillating light play, listen to the sounds of birds chirping, with the scent of fresh lemon grass wafting through the air.
iDiya comes with a multitude of features that users can employ in various combinations to customize their iDiya experience. One can choose light patterns like Bonfire, Rainbow and Northern Lights. Soft meditation music can be streamed from any smartphone. Nature inspired scent blocks can be easily placed into the iDiya scent tray. Users can choose between using iDiya as a small lamp or a taller candle, thanks to attachments of various heights with magnetic snaps.
Good for You and the Planet
Made with recycled materials and powered by long-lasting, energy-saving LEDs, this beauty is gentle on the planet and the wallet. Plus, its modular design lets users repair and upgrade it easily, making it a timeless companion.
iDiya’s LED array is programmed to flicker and waver just like a candle. With careful engineering and programming, the LEDs are toned down to soft hues instead of jarring flashes. The speaker boasts of a 120m range, with crystal clear audio quality. The intuitive iDiya Wellness app pairs with the device within seconds and controls all features - lighting, presets, alarm, sound, battery charge, etc. Using the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology, the device is optimized to draw minimum power when not in use.
iDiya's impact on the World
Instead of relying on the usual plastic trinkets, this object offers a groundbreaking solution to a crucial issue affecting both our present and future, all while making a bold statement just by being in this world. Forget clunky digital fixes for real-world problems! This is a one-of-its kind product that engages all the senses to build a safe haven for one’s mental well-being.
Currently, iDiya exists as a working prototype and is heading to the crowdfunding stage. iDiya aims to expand its reach to all corners of the world, create a lasting positive impact on everyone touched by the iDiya experience and elevate the global human consciousness.Our vision for the future is one of hope, life, health and wellness. A future in which health and wellness aren't an afterthought, but the primary focus. A future in which relaxation isn't a far fetched idea hidden away in meditation retreats in forests, mountains and beaches but is in the comfort of everyone's homes, available at the touch of a button. A future in which wellness isn't just for the wealthy, but for anyone who wants to be healthy. iDiya's expansion and growth paves way for the human species to be more at ease with itself and create a world of wellness for us and future generations.
Services
- Industrial Design
- Design Integrity
- Market Research
- Product Roadmap
- UI/UX Design
- Prototyping
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Year
2021-2023
Market
USA, Europe