Haptic heartbeat
App/Haptic experience design

Haptic Heartbeat explores the design of synchronized, multi-sensory experiences - combining haptic vibrations, audio, and visuals to create a powerful physical focal point.

Early in our exploration of haptics as a form of guidance for breth, we began synchronizing our test rig with music. Bass-heavy tracks revealed something unexpected: the vibrations were silent, but deeply impactful. The vibrations created an immediate, immersive connection - something both grounding and compelling...and unfortunately, difficult to explain, but immediately understood when experiencing it in-person. 

Recognizing the potential, I proposed a series of meditative experiences within the product. Designed to help users reset by anchoring attention through sensation rather than instruction. To support this, we conducted extensive testing using a modular haptic test rig developed by Jason Palm and Dylan Scott, allowing us to experiment with different actuators, explore existing haptic libraries, and design our own patterns.

For Heart Rise, I designed a layered, time-based audio composition that builds into a monumental rise. Introducing warm textures and deep bass before gradually stripping back complexity. When synchronized with haptic vibrations, the result is a focused, energizing experience.

You can listen to the re-energizing track titled 'Heart Rise' below.