Form Follows Function Research
Acupressure Bracelet
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Posted April 11, 2015
By Sally Augustin
A discussion about the different colors one can use to paint their homes, with explanations regarding the affect that certain tones will have on the mind, when colors should and shouldn't be used, and some more specific notes on particular colors.
Sketch:
The object consists of two main parts: a bracelet and a pair of contact lenses.
The purpose of the bracelet is to regulate pulse and heartbeat, and determines emotional reactions using heart rate and blood flow. The bracelet is wirelessly connected to the contact lenses, which contain an electrical component that releases colored light in accordance with the determined emotion in order to subconsciously impact mood.
This object is meant to help regulate fluctuating moods, which can come from those suffering from mental illnesses. If the bracelet detects a negative response, such as a spike in heartrate related to fear or anxiety, the contacts can emit a calming light.
They can also be used for more mundane things, such as using darker cool tones to incite sleep, or using warmer and brighter tones to wake and stimulate the mind.
By taking advantage of how color can affect mood and emotions, you can improve things such as concentration with the color green, or even aid in rehabilitation for eating disorders by using warm colors, such as red and orange, to stimulate hunger.
Updated Project Idea:
The object is a chair meant to be a sensory stimulation device for multiple senses at the same time. The chair has a surrounding frame, with top pieces that can move down and completely cover the person sitting in it. These pieces can then allow for sight to be stimulated with projected images and the like. The seating part in question is a soft rounded cushion that covers speakers that are positioned close to where a persons head may rest, allowing sound to be another immersive stimulation. Underneath the chair is a slot where a variety of objects that can provide physical stimulation can be placed, such as water, sand, warm rocks, etc.
