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Mindfulness Tree
Technology that listens to your body.
Mindfulness Tree
Technology that listens to your body.
Overview
A meditation experience reimagined through technology.
We created Mindfulness Tree to explore how technology can support wellbeing. The experience responds to breath, movement, and heart rate, allowing users to feel more present in their bodies.
ROLE
Physical Product Design
Hardware Prototyping
Data Integration
TOOLS USED
Adobe Illustrator
Fusion 360
TouchDesigner
Particle Photon
OpenAI + Google TTS
TEAMMATE
Jiaqi Wang
Inspiration
This project was inspired by My Neighbor Totoro’s tree growing scene.
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We combined that inspiration with tree grounding meditation, a practice that helps people feel rooted and calm.
Our goal was to bring that feeling to life by creating a space where users could move, breathe, and grow alongside a living and responsive tree.
Design Process
MAPPING THE EXPERIENCE
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Three Photons collect motion, heart rate, and proximity, bringing the tree and AI voice to life. ​
DESIGN
Modeled and printed a custom handle to securely hold the sensors
Designed and laser cut the acrylic tree to feel lightweight and organic
FINAL LOOK
DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
FULL DEMO ON YOUTUBE
Takeaways
Prototyping helped refine hands-on skills
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Trying new tools pushed creative boundaries
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Teamwork made problem solving faster and more fun
