TideWise
What if pain could be managed without demanding attention, and communicated without requiring explanation? TideWise is a necklace that tracks neck pain and corrects posture, translating bodily states into a visible tide—subtle in social settings, precise in clinical care.
Roles
Project lead, UI/UX & industrial design
Tools
Fusion 360, Figma, Tuya dev boards
Collaborators
Muntaser Syed, Alfred Sjöqvist, Noah Sedlik
Recognition
Timeline
2-day Hackathon
Context
For office workers with chronic neck pain, the body becomes a constant negotiator. Pain remains invisible, yet it shapes how we participate in work and social presence. Existing wearables for chronic neck pain only correct posture and overlooks its social ramifications.
Solution
A wearable that tracks neck pain and corrects posture, but most importantly translates bodily states into varying tide in different scenarios.
Application Features
Putting on
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Posture correction
Pain logging
Calibration
Initial Prototype
01. Hardware design
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02. User interaction design
Working under the constraints of an outward facing necklace, I designed an interaction system beyond visuals.
03. Outward facing display
Using waves as a metaphor, the peaceful pattern signifies "low pain," while the gushing waves represents "high pain."
01. Hardware design
02. User interaction design
Working under the constraints of an outward facing necklace, I designed an interaction system beyond visuals.
03. Outward facing display
Using waves as a metaphor, the peaceful pattern signifies "low pain," while the gushing waves represents "high pain."
Breathability
Open palm
Fingerless
Elasticity
Knitted
Adjustable straps
Durability
Knitted
Merch Design
Key Results
30
26
2.1k
User interactions
GoFundMe donations
Travel fund raised
Special thanks to
Kevin Aisin Gioro and Ahmad Abbasi for their patience and support on CAD; Philip Nisevich and Michael Shears for their kindness and generosity during the hackathon.