The Regulating Effect Of Pressure And Touch
Deep Calm
Overview
Deep Calm is an exhibition that explores how furniture can hug, hold and squeeze its users.
Drawing on the therapeutic benefits of deep pressure - often experienced through sensations of being hugged, held, or squeezed - this exhibit highlights how such sensations can induce relaxation and reduce anxiety. This effect, known to trigger the release of serotonin, has been harnessed in an array of therapeutic tools such as weighted blankets, toys, and even hugging machines.
The exhibition features custom-designed floor rugs which are designed as a sensory tactile base for visitors to lay down along with weighted soft forms, or sofas, that give you a heavy hug. A soundscape by Jeanette Little, will relax visitors under the weight of Deep Calm and invigilators dressed in SUKU Home will guide and tuck them in while scented glazing film by Other Matter calms the exterior light.
This exhibition is the outcome of a year-long research project funded by Creative Victoria that investigates approaches to designing for the senses.
Drawing on the therapeutic benefits of deep pressure – often experienced through sensations of being hugged, held, or squeezed – this exhibit highlights how such sensations can induce relaxation and reduce anxiety.
This effect, known to trigger the release of serotonin, has been harnessed in an array of therapeutic tools such as weighted blankets, toys, and even hugging machines.
The exhibition features custom-designed floor rugs which are designed as a sensory tactile base for visitors to lay down along with weighted soft forms, or sofas, that give you a heavy hug
A soundscape by Jeanette Little, will relax visitors under the weight of Deep Calm and invigilators dressed in SUKU Home will guide and tuck them in while scented glazing film by Other Matter calms the exterior light.
