Ben King

Breth's sensors measure breathing capabilities while delivering silent, rhythmic vibrations that guide breathing exercises in real time, helping users improve focus, sleep, and manage anxiety.

There are no instant resets for the nervous system; wellness is built through consistent practice, not quick fixes. Our goal was to create an experience that felt intuitive, credible, and engaging. Bridging clinical insight with an immersive, sensory product that encourages consistency and supports everyday improvements in focus and stress. I led product design through research, ideation, MVP development and commercialization, helping shape a system that combines wearable haptics, software, and intelligent breathing detection.

Alongside guided breathing exercises, I designed a series of multi-sensory experiences that combine haptics, audio, and visuals to support stress relief, focus, and energy. Breth uses a pair of actuators to deliver high-fidelity vibrations to the top and bottom of the device, creating clear, intuitive physical cues that guide each inhale, hold, and exhale. But they can also deliver a unique sensory experience.

Starting from zero, I led a multi-layered research process, combining trend analysis, stakeholder and customer interviews, and hands-on testing, including VO2 max and fitness benchmarking, to understand potential avenues for breath training or measurement.

Following a series of design sprints, I synthesized research into a set of early adopter profiles, identifying key traits, motivations, and behaviors that would shape the product’s direction. From there, I explored a range of concepts across both hardware and software, translating early ideas into tangible product directions. This included shaping UX/UI, defining how the device would guide breathing in real time, and considering how the physical form would support comfort, clarity, and ease of use. In parallel, I designed the product name and brand identity, grounding it in the same principles uncovered through research - calm, clarity, and trust.

I explored packaging approaches inspired by brands like Apple, Nest, and Nintendo - where unboxing is treated as part of the product experience, not just a container. The exterior is clean and understated, designed to feel calm and considered. As it opens, the interior shifts to something more vibrant and colourful (even though it's the same pattern), revealing the energy of the product.

I designed the guided breathing system to be intuitive at a glance. And the haptic vibrations make it so that you can close your eyes and still enjoy guidance without the cognitive load.