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Graduates
Jessica Che
BS in Product Design — Product DesignCourse:
3D Modeling 3
Faculty:
Jeff Jones
Term:
2024 Spring
Holopod
A comfort-centered seat with a glasses-free 3D display, crafted to create a serene, immersive VR sanctuary for inner calm and reflection, especially vital in a world where rising mental stress makes having a small, safe space to unwind essential. Gentle white noise and soothing visuals help users slip quickly into a state of deep rest and relaxation.
Process:
The Holopod was developed through a research-driven design process focused on rising modern stress and the need for personal micro-sanctuaries. I began by studying how small, enclosed spaces, gentle visuals, and soft white noise help people feel safe and quickly enter a relaxed state. Early ideation included extensive sketches and quick foam-and-cardboard mockups to explore posture, enclosure, and form language. These fast prototypes guided the creation of a comfort-centered seat and an enveloping shell that support both physical ease and emotional calm. Through ergonomic testing, spatial refinement, and sensory integration, I incorporated a glasses-free 3D display that delivers serene, immersive VR experiences. The final design offers a meditative refuge to restore inner stability in an increasingly overstimulated world.
Learning Outcomes:
Through the Holopod project, I deepened my understanding of emotional ergonomics and how spatial form, posture, and enclosure influence a user’s sense of calm and safety. I strengthened my ability to design multi-sensory experiences and learned how emerging technologies like glasses-free 3D displays can be applied in gentle, human-centered ways. Overall, this project expanded my skills in experience-driven design, CMF sensitivity, and crafting wellness-oriented products tailored to modern, high-stress lifestyles.
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