SOCIAL JETLAG –

CIRCADIAN WATCH OF THE INNER TIME

Background:

Every person has his own individual sleep behavior. It is dependent on our genetics and is not changeable. So it is in nature that some people sleep longer in the morning, while others get tired in the evening faster. These sleepingtypes are also called "larks" and "owls". This different sleep behavior, which is also referred to as "circadian rhythm", often does not fit in with the timetable set by society. Especially late risers often fight with the so-called social jetlag, as they tend to become more active in the evening and therefore can not fall asleep until the late hour.

Social jet lag is comparable to jet lag, which we experience in a different time zone, but the affected person often accompanies a lifetime. This, in turn, has far-reaching consequences for health and performance because our body and our psyche are indispensable to proper sleep. The limitation of performance is reflected in the work, motivation behavior and attentiveness and leads to frustration and in special situations, such as driving, even to dangers.

In this project, I designed a watch that not only represents the omnipresent numeric time but also the individual inner rhythm of the wearer. For this purpose, this recognizes various body characteristics of the wearer with the help of sensors which are located on the watch.