Lumi Play
Initial Sketch | Google Gemini Rendering of it
The newspapers, Banderas. (2024) and Miller. (2025), highlights how color, form and immersive sound can influence mood and emotional regulation. Banderas. (2024) shows that shifting colors like blue for calming, red for grounding, and white for clarity can subtly guide a child’s emotional state. Miller. (2025) emphasizes how spatialized sound can create a relaxing experiences promoting focus and mindfulness without relying on screens. BrainTap. (2024) talks about combining light, sound, and interactive touch creates a more effective calming environment than any single sensory input alone.
This is an interactive backseat light and audio system that allows children to engage with calming games while regulating their emotions. Panels embedded in the back of the front seats respond to hand motions letting kids swipe or gesture to circles, waves or stars with colors shifting to reflect emotional cues. Integrated headrest speakers or directional sound zones deliver corresponding calming soundscapes like organic nature tones or familiar instrumental music with the option for immersive 8D audio journeys that move sound gently around the child’s head. Smart lighting adjusts automatically and parents can select mood modes for calm, play or relaxation. Something to consider is balancing interactivity with overstimulation ensuring the system engages children without to much of a dopamine rush.
Reference.
Banderas(2024). What Are Meditation Lights? A Guide to Their Benefits and Uses. 3xternal.com. https://www.3xternal.com/post/what-are-meditation-lights-a-guide-to-their
Miller (2025). The Soothing Power of 8D Audio: How It Benefits Mental Health. https://apricityexpattherapy.com/8d-audio/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
BrainTap. (2024, February 21). A new era of meditation: Experience the BrainTap difference. https://braintap.com/a-new-era-of-meditation-experience-the-braintap-difference/
