SENTIŌ: Reconnect with Yourself to Better Connect with Others

Occidental societies are becoming increasingly demanding. Citizens often feel overwhelmed and feel the need to rest, which they do so by isolating themselves from others. Individuals who use this time alone to reflect on their situation find that this reflection helps create deeper connections with others afterwards. With this in mind, we developed Sentiō, a solution that aims to encourage people to take time for themselves in hopes that it will lead them to be more open-minded when interacting with others. The solution helps people focus on bodily sensations and generates a comfortable and effortless time for introspection. Sentiō uses the subconscious benefits of perceiving one's heartbeat to foster personal reflection.