About
Kong Ying is a multidisciplinary designer driven by curiosity and a deep interest in human-centred experiences.
Valuing simplicity, clarity and thoughtful storytelling, she believes that good design should not only function well but also resonate on an emotional level. Her approach to design focuses on understanding people, emotions and context, allowing her to create work that feels meaningful and intuitive.
Her goal is to create designs that connect with people in subtle yet impactful ways, shaping experiences that are both purposeful and engaging.
Immersive Rest Pod: A smart relaxation solution for stressed working professionals
In today’s fast-paced work environments, individuals often experience continuous stress while lacking sufficient time and appropriate spaces for recovery.
This project explores how short rest periods can be redesigned to better support physical and mental recovery for middle-aged working professionals.
It proposes an immersive rest pod that integrates interactive projection technology, ergonomic massage seating and a private enclosed structure. The aim is to transform short breaks into meaningful recovery experiences that improve well-being and restore balance.
This project proposes an immersive rest pod that combines interactive projection technology and ergonomic massage seating to create a short-duration recovery environment.
Through multisensory engagement—visual, tactile and spatial—the pod enables users to temporarily disconnect from their surroundings and enter a personalised relaxation experience.
Interactive Projection System
Real-time gesture and touch interaction with projectedVisuals
Ergonomic Massage Seating
Adjustable posture and targeted body relaxationPersonalisation
Adapts content and settings based on user preferences
• Uses infrared cameras to detect user movements and touch interactions in real time.
• Enables responsive interaction between the user and projected visuals.
• Allows users to select and switch between different immersive scenes.
• Provides personalised visual experiences based on user preferences.
• Enhances immersion by creating a dynamic and engaging environment.
This control interface is designed to provide users with a fully personalised relaxation experience within the rest pod.
By integrating interactive projection with customisable physical comfort controls, the system creates a multisensory experience that helps users disconnect from their surroundings and enter a state of relaxation.
The design focuses on flexibility, personalisation, and ease of use, ensuring that each user can tailor their experience to achieve optimal stress relief within a short period of time.
The interior integrates a seamless curved projection surface, soft ambient lighting, and an ergonomic seating system with integrated massage functionality.
These elements work together to deliver a multisensory experience that supports both physical relaxation and mental recovery.
The overall design emphasises comfort, privacy and immersion, transforming a compact space into a personalised micro-environment where users can temporarily disconnect from stress and restore their energy in a short period of time.
Yasheeta Singhi
Chloe Choo Yan Ee
Leung Ka Yane Glenn Ryan
Julienne Jo Boquiren
Tyrus Hong
Chen Hou Tse
