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The energy this week was different. We weren't just building anymore — we were telling the story. 🎬 Lights, Camera, Croissant This week we filmed our product video and it was something special. Seeing the vision we've been carrying for months finally translate into a real film was exciting in a way that's hard to describe. The idea, the product, the feeling we wanted to create — it all came together on screen. Watching it back and seeing our concept come to life visually mad

The finish line isn't just in sight anymore we can feel it. ⚙️ Technology: The Small Things That Matter Most This week was about the final micro-adjustments on the technical side and anyone who's been through this stage knows: the small details are often the hardest. Getting everything to align perfectly technically and aesthetically takes patience. But when it clicks, it's deeply satisfying. The product looks better, feels better, and works better. All at once. We're also ad

Every week brings us closer and this week was all about precision. Refining, tightening, and pushing every detail toward a finished product. ⚙️ Technology: The Final Touches On the technical side, the focus this week was clear get to a complete, working product. One of the additions this week: a white indicator light to give users clear visual feedback during use. A small touch, but the kind that makes the experience feel intentional and complete. Beyond that, the team contin

The finish line is starting to come into view and we're not letting up. ⚙️ Technology: Closing the Gaps This week we focused on pushing the technical side forward. Working in the lab, the team tackled the remaining open items: Finalizing the battery charging - making sure it actually charges and holds Deciding on the button setup - whether to reduce cables or go a different route Script improvements that have been in progress, including: Double-press for an additional vibrati

This week felt different. Things are starting to feel real. After weeks of iteration, we're finally seeing the product come together physically, technically, and experientially. 🛠️ The Croissant Comes to Life The biggest milestone this week: we successfully embedded the technology inside the croissant. The components are in. The vibration works. The product has a pulse. Seeing everything housed inside the final form — not scattered on a table, but actually inside the croissa

After weeks of exploration and experimentation, this week was all about making decisions and moving toward something real. We shifted from "what could this be?" to: 👉 What is this product, exactly? 🥐 Locking in the Croissant We made a clear decision this week the croissant is our form. Not just because it's visually appealing, but because it checks all the right boxes: Comfortable and natural to hold Works as a bag charm people actually want to carry Unique enough to spark

After last week's momentum, this week we went deeper on two fronts: refining our vibration experiment and getting hands-on with 3D printing. 📳 Vibration Study – Round 4: Finding a Winner This week we ran the fourth round of our vibration experiment, this time focused on a direct comparison between vibration patterns. The results pointed in a clear direction: 5 out of 9 participants preferred Pattern 1 – a single strong pulse every 4 seconds. In the "ease of following" metric

After redefining our direction in week 1, this week marked a clear shift: We moved from exploring ideas to actually testing them. Instead of asking “what could work?”, we started asking: 👉 What actually works for users? 🔬 Testing the Core Question - Does Vibration Help? One of our main focuses this week was understanding the role of vibration in the experience. We asked: Does vibration help users focus on their breathing? Does it reduce stress? Does it improve synchronizati

The first week of the semester wasn’t just about starting fresh, it was about making a significant shift as a team. Over the semester break, we realized that our initial focus wasn’t fully aligned with the real opportunity. Instead of designing for teenagers, we made a strategic decision to pivot towards students. a group that is more relevant to our daily environment and more open to integrating such a product into their routine. This shift influenced almost every aspect of

Validating the idea in real life 🧪 This week, we focused on user testing using a simple paper prototype of our bracelet. Before moving into technology and development, we wanted to validate the core idea and understand whether a physical object on the wrist can actually help create a pause in moments of stress. To do that, we built a very basic version of the bracelet. A fabric strap with Velcro and a manually attached physical button. There were no sensors or smart features

This week, we took a step back from the technical side to focus on our core principles. We believe that values are the foundation of any great product, and we wanted to ensure that every feature of CALMZ aligns with what we stand for. Through our research, three main values emerged: Discretion 🤫 After "getting inside the minds" of today’s teens, one thing became very clear: the need for social acceptance . Teens don't want to stand out for the wrong reasons, and they defini

Meeting professionals from the field 👥 After preparing our pitch, this week was about stepping outside our own perspective. We met with four experts from the field to get honest, professional feedback on CALMZ and to understand how our ideas hold up when examined by people who work with teens, emotions, and group dynamics every day. A real problem, a real need 🎯 Across all conversations, one thing was clear: the problem we’re tackling is real and widely recognized. Helping

These past two weeks have been all about moving from the "why" to the "how." After spending plenty of time researching how teens handle conflict, we’ve shifted our focus to actually building CALMZ . Our main goal for these two weeks was to sharpen up any loose ends and really ground our ideas into reality. We’re not just winging it, we’ve been diving into the science of emotional regulation, exploring the market, and taking inspiration from existing solutions. It’s been about

This week started with a challenge we couldn’t ignore: we weren’t fully aligned on when and how our solution should intervene. “Before escalation” sounds clear in theory, but in reality, it can happen at any moment, in any place, and throughout the day. That made our concept feel too broad and a bit confusing. 🤔 Getting on the Same Page 🧩 Once we zoomed in on our target users, teenagers, one key insight shaped the conversation: teens care deeply about belonging and often av

This week, we entered the ideation stage for the first time. Instead of trying to "solve the problem," we opened a space for imagination, letting ideas flow freely without judgment. Brainstorming: Exploring Possible Solutions 🧠 We imagined a classroom moments before explosion: someone said something hurtful, glances sharpened, voices rise but officially, "nothing has happened yet." Into this tense space, we threw out as many possible solutions as we could. Ideas ranged from

This week, we presented our research journey for the first time, and it became clear that we needed to sharpen our focus. We had identified several potential user groups and multiple possible directions, but lacked the precision needed to move forward into solutions. Defining Our Audience 👥 After mapping our insights, we narrowed our primary audience to teenagers aged 12–16, middle school students whose social lives unfold largely through digital channels: WhatsApp, social m

After listening to educators in previous weeks, we finally sat with middle school students themselves to see how social challenges appear in their everyday lives. Listening to Teens 🎙️ When we asked teens to introduce themselves, most stopped at the basics.Name , age, class. “I am R, thirteen, eighth grade.” (8th grade student) When we asked about conflicts, many described letting things fade instead of talking about them. “Most of the time it is small things, so we let it

A Turning Point in Our Research This week marked a major step forward as we completed a series of interviews with educators, counselors, school principals, and journalists to explore how teenagers experience social cohesion in today’s digital world. What We Learned Across all conversations, a striking pattern emerged. Teenagers are losing the ability to connect meaningfully, communicate face-to-face, and trust others. Feelings of loneliness are rising even in what seems to be

The first two weeks marked the beginning of an exciting journey. We are a team of five university students from the fields of Communication, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, and Psychology, working together on this year’s MiLab project at Reichman University. Our Process: Exploring the Concept of Cohesion We began with a brief on this year’s theme, Cohesion , defined as “the action or fact of forming a united whole.” But what does this truly mean in today’s world? Each of