The project began with exploratory research. In interviews conducted with psychologists, many emphasized the importance of good sleep and mindful relaxation for well-being. One quote in particular stood out. “It’s not that we work too much; we simply take too little rest.

Time spent scrolling through social media, playing video games, or watching Netflix is not always good enough. Conscious efforts to calm the body and the mind are essential to relaxation. Calmi provides a path for those struggling with overactivity to find peace.

Experiments were conducted to discover how technology could aid personal relaxation through audio, visual, and aromatic triggers. The HRV results indicate that combining these elements led to the most substantial improvement in the level of relaxation. Individuals could see long-lasting results if they could learn simple relaxation techniques, including the various components. These research findings formed the basis of what would become Calmi.