THE ULTIMATE POWER NAP – “NAPPY”

Group W65

The People – Meet Jack

Busy student in NUS

Hardly gets any sleep

Stays up to rush assignments & do readings

Resides in Pasir Ris and commutes to NUS daily

Often sneaks in snoozes on the long train ride

The People – Meet Jill

Busy executive who works 8am till 8pm daily

Brings work home and continues working till 2am in the morning

Sleeps 4 hours each night

Drives to work

Would like to be able to nap during her lunch break.

The Activity – Power Naps A short nap terminating before “deep

sleep” Very useful for individuals who lack sleep

Improves mood and cognitive functions Better health Helps with stress

The Context & Problem

The Context Fast-paced society Active till wee hours of the night Demand for productivity on little sleep

The Problem Falling asleep Staying asleep Waking up

In-ear earphones:For sound therapy and blocking the noise. The ear buds vibrate when it is time to wake up.

Sunglasses:For blocking surrounding light

Wake up light (blue day light):For waking up and for making you more energetic through day light therapy

Version 1: looks more like a normal sunglasses

Version 2: the sight and the light is completely blocked

Wireless remote control (with location detector). It allows users to choose the music, volume, set the alarm and destination etc.

Examples of music available for sound therapy (options): -Music for meditation-Music that reduces headache while sleeping-Music that relaxes the muscles while sleeping-Music for 10 min sleep etc.

On/Off Button

Ex.

Volume

NAPPY

- Different types of music that aids in sleeping (Sound therapy)- “Music with an ultra slow beat may bring brainwaves into calming sync and

persuade you to rest. This……get you to sleep naturally and have positive effects on sleep muscle relaxation and disruption from worrisome feelings. “(source: Help sleep problems http://www.helpsleepproblems.com/music-for-sleep-disorders)

- Wake up light (light therapy)- “When we are exposed to the right type of light, it helps to align our daily

rhythm or wake up more easily.” (source: Phillips http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/light-therapy/38702cat/gb/)

- Location detector- Alarm - Virtual lock to prevent theft Phillips wake up

light

Proposed Solution

Strengths of solution

• Blue wake-up light versus Alarm clock

• Able to regulate your power sleep, not just facilitate

• Sound Therapy versus Normal music

• Portability and mobility of product

• Virtual Lock

Criticism of solution