Coping

Necklace; containing decibel

reducing ear plugs for managing noisy environments.

Coping; is a series of wearable stress relief tools for adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, involuntary physical stress responses and/ or avoidance behaviour. Each focusing on a unique sense, they lend themselves to a variety of situations and coping strategies, while remaining discreet.

Bracelet; magnetised cover with holes containing felt pad soaked in essential oils for aroma therapy.

Ring; adjustable metal ring with removable soft plastic insert allowing for discreet stress biting/chewing.

Twenty-nine percent of people will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. But only a fraction will resort to therapy, instead relying on self driven coping strategies.

Utilizing more technical manufacturing methods each tool was lathed in steel and combined with 3D printed flexible PLA elements.