SOMA — an interactive lamp for night workers. To turn it on, you need to stop for five minutes and hold the lamp with both hands. This small ritual helps shift into work mode and focus. During the work session, the lamp visualizes the passage of time through smoothly changing light graphics, and as it concludes, it gradually dims, gently reminding you to take a break.
Silence Condition: The light fixture will only activate during the first five minutes if there is no loud noise. The built-in microphone monitors noise levels: if the level exceeds the set threshold, the countdown pauses. After the ritual is complete, the lamp switches to its regular operating mode, where silence is no longer required.
The benefit of the ritual: five minutes of silence create a pause between everyday activities and the start of work. The absence of unnecessary distractions helps lower sensory load, promotes calmness, and directs attention to the upcoming task. Thus, turning on the light becomes a conscious transition into concentration.
