Cara

Time frame

October 2021 - January 2022

Context

Invention Design II @HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd

Cara

Time frame

October 2021 - January 2022

Context

Invention Design II @HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd

Cara

Time frame

October 2021 - January 2022

Context

Invention Design II @HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd

Cara

Time frame

October 2021 - January 2022

Context

Invention Design II @HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd

A smartwatch and smartphone application for people affected by panic attacks.

Why?

How?

My role?

My role?

At least 11 per cent of adults suffer a panic attack every year.

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Status quo

Attacks are very individual and people often fall into a panic cycle.
Attacks are very individual and people often fall into a panic cycle.
Attacks are very individual and people often fall into a panic cycle.
Breathing exercises can be helpful to calm down.
Breathing exercises can be helpful to calm down.
Breathing exercises can be helpful to calm down.
Information and education about attacks is needed.
Information and education about attacks is needed.
Information and education about attacks is needed.
Self-reflection is necessary to deal with anxiety..
Self-reflection is necessary to deal with anxiety.
Self-reflection is necessary to deal with anxiety..
Self-reflection is necessary to deal with anxiety..

Vicious cycle of fear

From the results of a survey and interview responses, we were able to gather important insights. We learned, that self-reflection and confrontation are essential to avoid falling into the "anxiety cycle." The anxiety cycle perpetuates fear through triggers, distorted thoughts, and avoidance behaviors. Breaking this cycle is crucial to cultivate resilience and healthier coping mechanisms. Confronting feared situations gradually fosters confidence in managing anxiety and reducing reliance on avoidance.

Final product

©2024 Sandy Kübler

©2024 Sandy Kübler