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
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
lost in a day
*The Cost of Interrupted Work Gloria Mark
reduced work satisfaction
to refocus each time
*The Cost of Interrupted Work Gloria Mark
And make it visible to others
For lighter activities or when you want to have additional awareness of your surroundings
For everyday activities that require an avarage level of focus to be performed efficiently
For lighter activities or when you want to have additional awaraness of your surroundings
A portable solution
Designed to be used anywhere.
Finally, tilt to activate
With a simple intuitive gesture, the device will activate the focus mode.
