Soma Snuggie
Designing comfort through somatic interaction
A wearable system that connects physical sensation with emotional well-being
Chapter 1
Why We Started
We noticed how people turn to physical objects—blankets, hoodies, weighted throws—when they need to feel safe and grounded.
These objects provide more than warmth. They offer a sense of security, a boundary between ourselves and the world.
Challenge
The Problem
Chapter 2
Version 1: Exploring Comfort
SDP 1
• Basic Snuggie concept
• Focus on warmth and safety
• No interaction yet
The Realization
What We Realized
The first version lacked interactivity and deeper engagement. It was passive—something you put on, not something you experienced.
Chapter 3
Version 2: Soma Snuggie 2.0
SDP 2
Introduced IoT and interaction
Connected eye mask + snuggie system
Introduced IoT and interaction
The Experience
Designing the Experience
Touch
Tactile patch and button for direct interaction
Movement & Awareness
Vibration motor that responds to body
Visual
Material and form create presence
Sound
Vibration and eye mask feedback
How It Works
Sensor detects pressure
Arduino processes signal
Motor produces vibration
IoT Integration
Making It Smarter
Connection
Bluetooth connection
Smartphone app
Real-time communication
Function
Snuggie sends input
App processes signal
Eye mask responds
Connected Experience
Extending the Experience Beyond the Body
To support the physical experience of the Soma Snuggie, we designed a companion mobile application using Lovable. The goal of the app was to extend the interaction beyond the wearable and create a connected system that responds to the user in real time.
Snuggie
App
Eye Mask
From Passive Comfort to Active Experience
Receives input from the Snuggie
Processes user interaction data
Sends signals to connected components
Controls vibration and feedback
Real-Time Interaction
Processes signals instantly for immediate feedback
Customization
Users can adjust vibration intensity and interaction levels
System Connection
Connects Snuggie and eye mask through Bluetooth
Personalized Experience
Enables user-controlled calming interactions
What I Learned
UX goes beyond physical products into connected systems
Real-time feedback improves user experience
Digital tools can enhance emotional and somatic design
View Prototype
Challenges Along the Way
Turning emotions into design
How do you design comfort as an interactive, measurable experience?
Making interaction feel intuitive
Ensuring the experience enhances well-being rather than distracts from it
Integrating tech naturally
Making technology feel like part of the experience, not an intrusion
Reflection
What I Learned
Designing for emotion, not just usability
Importance of iteration
Growth in prototyping and UX thinking
Future Vision