Your grounding practice, wherever you are.
This project is a neck-worn wearable paired with a reflective app, designed to support emotional regulation following moments of rumination or overwhelm. The device delivers gentle vibrations to pressure points, creating a sensation similar to acupressure. Discreet and portable, it can be worn with clothing in any context, providing a grounding, embodied response that guides users back into their bodies and helps restore calm in real time.
Intended for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation, it offers a private, on-demand method of self-soothing. It doesn't replace therapy but complements it—helping users track emotional responses between sessions and notice patterns over time.
When grounding is needed, they cup the side of the band, covering a light sensor that activates the device. A soft vibration signals the start of a session. The system prompts the user to express how they’re feeling, then begins an audio journey via headphones. The experience blends ambient sound and gentle guidance to regulate breath, increase bodily awareness, and ease feelings of isolation—offering a safe, screen-free space for self-connection.
After the session, repeating the same hand gesture deactivates the device. One or two days later, the app gently invites reflection. Drawing from the user’s initial input, it prompts questions like why they felt that way, what happened, and how they feel now. These reflections are stored as a private archive.
The system doesn’t interpret or diagnose. Instead, it reflects emotional patterns and fosters gentle self-inquiry. Over time, it helps users recognise emotional triggers, build resilience, and develop a deeper awareness of their inner world. By externalising care in a wearable form, it aims to normalise mental wellbeing and reduce stigma through everyday, embodied support.
