Speculative + Product + Design Research + 3D + Packaging
The Mim - Your Mental Health Companion
A bend of healthcare and health monitoring; an artefact for calming and relaxation with haptic breathing guidance and vital monitoring.
DURATION:
Feb - July 2021
SKILLS:
Arduino Programming, Soft electronics, Prototyping, Blender, Participatory design, User Evaluation
MY ROLE:
End to end product development and evaluation
Describe your image
Describe your image
Due to the complexity of non-verbal cues, individualized experiences with mental health, and the expertise of mental health professionals, creating a comprehensive mental health care system for conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression is challenging. Instead, I've chosen to focus on rapid calming down for people with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Mim is a compact breathing guide crafted from fabric and electronic components. It expands and contracts, and employs haptic feedback to assist your breathing rhythm and pace. By analyzing your physical cues, indicative of stress, Mim tailors exercises suitable for your current state. These exercises adapt as your discomfort levels change. Furthermore, Mim tracks usage frequency and duration, allowing you to monitor your progress at your own pace. Packed with multisensory elements, Mim aims to provide various sources of comfort.