HRv Necklace
The HRV Necklace was conceptualized as an innovative wearable tech device designed to monitor Heart Rate Variability (HRV), a key indicator of stress levels and overall wellness. Christine led the development of the prototype, blending fashionable design with health tech sensors to create a wearable that could eventually provide real-time wellness data. Although the product was only prototyped, partnerships with emWave, existing hardware providers, and jewelers were explored to bring the product to life.
Merging Fashion and Health Tech for Real-Time Wellness Monitoring
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tech stack
Microcontroller (ATtiny85 or nRF52832)
App Interface
Capacitive Touch Sensor
Electrochromic Film
MAX30102 Heart Rate Sensor
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Challenge / Problem Statement
/ HRV Sensors /
/ Haptic Feedback mech. /
/ Material Design /
Captured real-time biometric feedback to assess stress levels
Provided tactile cues for emotional awareness and intervention
Focused on aesthetic and sensory-friendly materials to ensure comfort and reduce stigma
tools & tech
Key Technologies/Tools
Challenges
- Wearable Tech Design (Prototype): Christine worked with developers to integrate HRV sensors into a prototype that balanced functionality with visual appeal.
- Partnership Exploration: Collaborated with emWave for heart rate monitoring technology and explored partnerships with existing hardware providers and jewelers to make the device both functional and stylish.
- Mobile App Integration (Concept): Christine outlined the integration of the HRV necklace with a mobile app that would deliver personalized wellness insights based on the user’s HRV data.
- Innovation Strategy: Christine led the strategic positioning of the product, identifying the niche intersection of wearable wellness tech and fashion to appeal to both health-conscious consumers and style-conscious buyers.
Challenges
- Combining Fashion and Functionality: The challenge was to design a product that incorporated complex health monitoring technology while maintaining an elegant, wearable form factor. Christine's artistic vision helped address this challenge by ensuring the design was both practical and aesthetic.
- Partnership Coordination: Another challenge is coordinating with multiple partners—emWave for the technology and jewelers for the design—while ensuring that all components will work together seamlessly in a future product.
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Approach and Methodology
/ Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Monitoring /
/ Pantone-Inspired Color Feedback /
/ Touch activated waerable system /
The necklace uses a MAX30102 heart sensor to measure HRV, providing insights into the wearer’s emotional state.
Electrochromic materials change colors based on the wearer’s HRV, with a sophisticated, high-fashion color palette.
- Light Blue: Calm and relaxed.
- Indigo: Stressed or anxious.
- Additional Colors: Coral, green, and yellow represent other emotional states like excitement, balance, and nervousness.
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Features
Problem Statement:
Wearable devices on the market today are often clunky, expensive, and over-engineered, catering to tech enthusiasts but failing to resonate with users who value style and simplicity. Many wearables focus heavily on complex features while neglecting elegance and fashion, leaving a gap for users who want advanced technology without compromising on aesthetics. This is especially true for tech-savvy individuals who grew up in the 90s, who are looking for wearable solutions that merge nostalgia with cutting-edge sensor technology in a way that feels personal and stylish.
Solution Statement:
The Mood Necklace offers a sophisticated, nostalgia-infused alternative to traditional wearables by seamlessly integrating heart rate variability (HRV) technology with a sleek, 90s-inspired design. For tech enthusiasts and fashionistas in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), this necklace provides real-time emotional feedback through elegant, customizable color transitions, all in a minimal, fashionable accessory. It brings emerging sensor technologies to life in a form that combines functionality with fashion, evoking the charm of mood rings from the 90s.
Value Proposition:
For tech enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals, the Mood Necklace redefines wearables by merging advanced HRV sensor technology with nostalgic, 90s-inspired design in an elegant, minimalistic piece. Unlike other wearables that are over-engineered and bulky, the Mood Necklace is a sleek accessory that provides real-time emotional insights without sacrificing style. It’s perfect for individuals in STEAM who appreciate technology and innovation, wrapped in a product that’s both functional and fashionable.
Wearable devices on the market today are often clunky, expensive, and over-engineered, catering to tech enthusiasts but failing to resonate with users who value style and simplicity. Many wearables focus heavily on complex features while neglecting elegance and fashion, leaving a gap for users who want advanced technology without compromising on aesthetics. This is especially true for tech-savvy individuals who grew up in the 90s, who are looking for wearable solutions that merge nostalgia with cutting-edge sensor technology in a way that feels personal and stylish.
Solution Statement:
The Mood Necklace offers a sophisticated, nostalgia-infused alternative to traditional wearables by seamlessly integrating heart rate variability (HRV) technology with a sleek, 90s-inspired design. For tech enthusiasts and fashionistas in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), this necklace provides real-time emotional feedback through elegant, customizable color transitions, all in a minimal, fashionable accessory. It brings emerging sensor technologies to life in a form that combines functionality with fashion, evoking the charm of mood rings from the 90s.
Value Proposition:
For tech enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals, the Mood Necklace redefines wearables by merging advanced HRV sensor technology with nostalgic, 90s-inspired design in an elegant, minimalistic piece. Unlike other wearables that are over-engineered and bulky, the Mood Necklace is a sleek accessory that provides real-time emotional insights without sacrificing style. It’s perfect for individuals in STEAM who appreciate technology and innovation, wrapped in a product that’s both functional and fashionable.