What makes a digital experience truly relaxing? 🌿
I’ve been exploring ways to make digital spaces that actually calm you down — not just distract you.
In most apps or games, there’s constant reward-chasing or noise. But what if we built games that help people breathe, focus, or simply unwind?
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
What makes an app or game feel peaceful to you?
Any favorite relaxing experiences you’ve found online?
How do you balance simplicity and engagement in design?
I recently built a small project inspired by this idea — a set of mini-games for relaxation and mindfulness — and it’s been eye-opening how much small details (like sound, pacing, or animation smoothness) affect calmness.
Curious to hear your insights, examples, or even challenges you’ve faced designing for calm instead of attention. 🌙

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Thanks for sharing! That’s exactly what inspired me to build something like @Sheeply — to test how simple design choices can lower stress