Sound for Promoting Sleep

Overview

Investigated the relationship between sound and sleep quality through user-centered research. The project included a survey to identify sound preferences for relaxation and a sleep study to evaluate the impact of selected auditory stimuli, aiming to enhance sleep quality using sound design.

Course: Human Perception for Information Technology
Date: October 2023 – January 2024
Collaborators: Molly Gidfors Haraldsson, Sebastian Hällman, Tianyi Wang

Key Skills and Tools

  • Designed and conducted surveys using Psytoolkit to assess sound preferences.

  • Processed and normalized audio samples with Audacity to ensure consistency in experimental conditions.

  • Created audio loops for the study using Logic Pro X, focusing on effective relaxation stimuli.

  • Gained experience in user-centered research, sound design, and experimental methodologies.