The modern cycle of sleep for an average working person
is 8h of sleep during the night and 16h of waking
time but historically seen this is not the most natrual
sleeping pattern and maybe not even the most healthy
and restful one. Back in time humans used to sleep for
shorter periods at a time but more often during the day.
There are studies that show that a 3h sleep, 3h awake
time circadian rhythm, so called segmented sleep would
be much more natural and relaxing than what we are
doing now but this is not practicable as an average
person in an average societal environment.
This is where our sleep mask gets to work. Taking a one
hour nap at lunch, after coffee break or whenever the
user wants, the Sleep Mask makes it possible.
The goal was to create a warm, dark, good smelling relaxing
environment where the user is able to take a nap
during the day when out and about.
Special thanks to
Team:
Andreas Fürrer, Edna Hirsbrunner, Danuka Ana Thomas, Michelle Schmid
University:
Zurich University of Arts
Mentors:
Joëlle Bitton, Marcial Koch