Summary

This training tool helps smartphone addicted to reduce the usage of their smartphone around bedtime. The assignment was part of the master course Design for Behaviour Change and uses verified theories to effectively change the behaviour of the users.

 

Our invention focuses on the rising problem of sleep deprivation among (pre)adolescents due to excessive mobile phone usage around bedtime. To maximize the potential effect, the invention should not be forceful but rather an training tool to help the users to improve their bedtime behaviour. The invention consists of an app, a mobile phone charger and a bedroom unit. The app asks the user what time (s)he wants to go to bed and wake up the next day, to encourage them to better plan their evening towards bedtime, rather than having to perform a closure ritual at the intended bedtime. The bedroom unit both helps the user to get closure by physical interaction and creates a soothing environment to help the user fall asleep more easy. Furthermore, the bedroom unit functions as a wake-up light.

 

The invention is a flexible system and adapts to the competences of the user. The invention is introduced along with a commercial which informs people of the severity and symptoms of sleep deprivation. Potential users will recognize the symptoms and if they are willing to, they will buy the invention to improve their behaviour.

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