London Design Silver

2026

SERENE

Entrant

Zixin Leng

Category

Product Design - Wearable Technologies

Client's Name

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Country / Region

United Kingdom

About The Entry

Serene is a head-mounted wearable designed to support highly sensitive individuals in managing sensory overload within noisy everyday environments. Moving beyond the conventional model of passive sound isolation, Serene introduces a holistic, multisensory approach to wellbeing by combining external noise-reduction technology, visual attention redirection, and temple-based micro-vibration massage into a single integrated product experience.

At the center of the device is a flexible visual display that presents soft ripples and fluid color transitions, creating a calming visual anchor for the user. By redirecting attention away from disruptive surroundings, this feature helps reduce the psychological impact of noise and encourages a greater sense of focus and emotional stability. Complementing this, integrated low-frequency micro-vibration modules are positioned precisely at the temples to deliver gentle massage stimulation, helping release tension and activate relaxation responses in the body.

Serene is designed with a refined side-control interface that allows users to intuitively manage power, battery visibility, and intensity settings with minimal cognitive effort. Its lightweight, streamlined form is informed by an exoskeletal design language, balancing futuristic aesthetics with wearability, comfort, and discretion.

More than a noise-reduction device, Serene redefines how users interact with sound: not simply blocking external disturbance, but transforming sensory stress into a more controllable and restorative experience. By bridging wearable technology, emotional design, and sensory care, Serene offers a forward-looking solution for individuals seeking calm, clarity, and resilience in fast-paced urban life.

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