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Focus assistant tool for workspaces

concept

SOUNE is a desk companion with a subtle, non-intrusive interface that helps you plan and protect your focus time at work.
By creating clear moments of concentration within open workspaces, SOUNE helps minimize distractions and improve productivity during everyday tasks.

info

Umeå Institute of Design

Einride

Cosima Pauli

Nicolo Vincenzi

2023

3 weeks

Open workspaces are inspiring — but not always focus-friendly

A portable solution

A portable solution

Visual and digital distractions make it hard to protect focus, especially when our availability isn’t clearly communicated. We wanted to help people working in shared spaces focus without isolating themselves.

higher risk of exhaustion and burnout

up to

0 hours

lost in a day

*The Cost of Interrupted Work Gloria Mark

reduced work satisfaction

0minutes

to refocus each time

*The Cost of Interrupted Work Gloria Mark

SOUNE helps you protect your focus

A portable solution

A portable solution

And make it visible to others

50% filter

50% filter

Alpha Wave 8-12Hz

Alpha Wave 8-12Hz

Alpha Wave 8-12Hz

For lighter activities or when you want to have additional awareness of your surroundings

75% filter

75% filter

Beta Wave 12-30Hz

Beta Wave 12-30Hz

Beta Wave 12-30Hz

For everyday activities that require an avarage level of focus to be performed efficiently

95% filter

95% filter

Gamma Wave 30-100Hz

Gamma Wave 30-100Hz

Gamma Wave 30-100Hz

For lighter activities or when you want to have additional awaraness of your surroundings

Display. Externally communicates level of focus.

A portable solution

Designed to be used anywhere.

One tilt away from deep focus

01. Approaching
The device automatically wakes up thanks to the proximity sensor on the front.
02. Syncing
The device can then be paired with headphones, smartphones, or laptops.
03. Selecting Focus Mode
By tapping or scrolling on the touch-sensitive interface, you can select different focus modes.
Set Timer
Users have the option to activate a timer by rotating the outer light ring.

Finally, tilt to activate

With a simple intuitive gesture, the device will activate the focus mode.

let's connect

nicolo.vincenzi2000@gmail.com

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Currently based in Umeå, Sweden

© 2025 Nicolò Vincenzi

let's connect

nicolo.vincenzi2000@gmail.com

instagram

Currently based in Umeå, Sweden

© 2025 Nicolò Vincenzi

let's connect

nicolo.vincenzi2000@gmail.com

instagram

Currently based in Umeå, Sweden

© 2025 Nicolò Vincenzi