<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute is a design organization creating standards for technology which respect our time, attention, and humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:41:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.calmtech.institute/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute Certifies New ThinkPad Models ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ThinkPad models have recently earned third-party Calm Tech Certified™ Platinum certification, recognizing designs intended to reduce cognitive load and support sustained focus in professional environments. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/calm-tech-institute-certifies-new-thinkpad-models</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a63787fe2730c041356c79</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_fc6b4dc2f5cf4af684dc55d60af5b212~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotels obsess over thread count and shower pressure and minibar selection. But the factors that most often affect the guest experience are largely invisible—infrastructure such as bathroom fans, air conditioning units and smog can make-or-break a stay, yet are more likely to be overlooked than an interior design rehab or a set of nice sheets. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/introducing-calm-tech-certified-for-spaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e0bbf51a6a74c3cb28f39</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_ac5733c5eac44f02822eb452d0e90ef3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_854,h_772,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm Design for Critical Situations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The “cascading alarm” situation is a well-known example of technology making a bad situation worse.  Three Principles of Calm Technology™,  are worth exploring in high-stakes/high-stress decision making. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/calm-design-for-critical-situations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977996b03e8dd8c70bd838e</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_bb9f19407eca4c2f9295474624c3a51f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time Timer® MAX Achieves Calm Tech Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[For shared spaces where groups need coordinated time awareness, Time Timer® MAX  is a well-designed physical tool that everyone can see and understand instantly.]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/time-timer-max-achieves-calm-tech-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696eff31c7890172bd2d72d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:11:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_a465b4b8801c49da9f1ec953b1d7447f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Complete Calm Tech Certified™ Product List for 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2025, our list of certified products include Alarm Clocks, Digital Signage, Picture Frames, Notebooks/Productivity, Mobile Phones and Home Audio]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/the-complete-calm-tech-certified-product-list-for-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69163c985e2a138550601e05</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:51:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_ca7681dde4ad405b819c9c58d220c50f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_694,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway’s Dory Sign Achieves Platinum Calm Technology Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era where every surface seems destined to become another glowing screen demanding our attention, Norwegian startup Dory Sign is building toward a future where the first sign you buy might be the last you'll ever need.]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/norway-s-dory-sign-achieves-platinum-calm-technology-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6915ee85f684794b1907363c</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:14:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_3b95783f801542fd94580f7d4f3b9ce6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best of Both Worlds: Why Rocketbook's Affordable, Flexible Notebooks Earned Calm Tech Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we're pleased to announce that Rocketbook's Core Notebook and Flex Planner have earned a Calm Tech Certified® Platinum rating. They're the first and only reusable notebooks to receive this recognition.]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/the-best-of-both-worlds-why-rocketbook-s-affordable-flexible-notebooks-earned-calm-tech-certificat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690943341d235de504370a3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:50:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_57bfed966c524c089bf6f5751ceef01a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aura Ink Becomes First Cord-Free E-Paper Frame to Earn Platinum Calm Tech Certification ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute is excited to announce Platinum Certification of Aura Ink, a cordless digital e-paper frame.  Most homes have walls adorned with framed photos of loved ones. While digital frames have made it easier to display and share more memories than could ever be printed, cords and outlets limit how they are used. Most require constant power from outlets, tethering them to walls and limiting where they can live in a space.  Aura Ink leverages E Ink Spectra™ 6 technology, which allows...]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/aura-ink-becomes-first-cord-free-e-paper-frame-to-earn-platinum-calm-tech-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f69391a6f2484f3c9c7916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_1969c4ffa7074710a1fa96d27d106754~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Announcing the First Calm Tech Certified™ Awardees of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce the first wave of products on 2025’s Calm Tech Certified™ list, our program which evaluates and benchmarks products that prioritize customer well-being. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/announcing-the-first-wave-of-calm-tech-certified-awardees-for-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f1442160ceb7e0d10068b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:39:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_317a828e1e514f84912f33bec98347d7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Phone to Achieve Calm Tech Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute is very excited to announce the certification of the Mudita Kompakt. It is the very first phone that we’ve Calm Tech Certified™, and it achieved Platinum Certification. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/the-first-phone-to-achieve-calm-tech-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e56b172849e99ade110b47</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:08:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_c155ad7b1b644bbaaa87e04715e79384~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calm Tech Institute Awards Dreamie Highest Certification for Phone-Free Sleep Innovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce the Platinum Certification of Dreamie , a bedside sleep companion, marking it the first bedside device to earn...]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/calm-tech-institute-awards-dreamie-highest-certification-for-phone-free-sleep-innovation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d29594ff6f8e8dc0cce806</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_c9055237467143f9841f0c21c2bd0cb5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Photos That Finally Feel at Home: Why Aura’s Frames Earned Our First Photo Frame Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[We awarded Calm Tech certification to Aura Home Inc’s bestselling Aspen and Carver Frames–known for their human-centered design that...]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/digital-photos-that-finally-feel-at-home-why-aura-s-frames-earned-our-first-photo-frame-certificati</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68be406e3a66668fb16dae42</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_b9677804f73a43c093c524803a6e1177~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Calm Tech Pre-Certified™ for Products Under Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calm Tech Pre-Certified™ Logo, a program for tech products that respects human attention and time]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/introducing-calm-tech-pre-certified-for-products-under-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684c5af0b9c483ed6ad006cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:16:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_1f1a0f8a2cc54cb291ae4fcb5e7af55f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensory Starvation: Why Our Brains Crave Natural Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humans experience less stress and better well-being when looking at nature, and this is driven by fractals. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/sensory-starvation-why-our-brains-crave-natural-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dcabf5131c710c70889622</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_53b362d81b554da9bf7a75ef9e40ac52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Beep: Sound as a Core Principle in Calm Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech can communicate, but it doesn’t need to speak]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/beyond-the-beep-sound-as-a-core-principle-in-calm-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bf9754e8328813af190675</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:01:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_3bef5fd2d33b4df3b844a57d4e02d501~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Color of “The Future” Isn’t Calm: The Problem with Bright Blue Indicator Lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to a six post series on the Calm Tech Institute’s certification standards! In today’s post, we’ll focus on light , which is...]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/the-problem-with-bright-blue-indicator-lights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b63cd6936f54c025a1fdf9</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:30:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_94f2617eb72d4292abc410beecf03447~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Products for Resilience &#38; Graceful Failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graceful failure is overlooked in our many app-based products and services but is now an important differentiator. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/designing-products-for-resilience-graceful-failure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ad0e3c232056d9c31ff844</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:12:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/SWf2xGqaH8U?si=u6xiQKV2AT2RjkbW&amp;t=20" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WIRED Japan: "Calm Technology" evolves with inspiration from the 1000-year-old capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[In November, Amber Case, founder of Calm Tech Institute, visited Kyoto to report on the opening of the institute's first overseas base.]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/wired-japan-calm-technology-evolves-with-inspiration-from-the-1000-year-old-capital</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a4c86549e1de55e090b18e</guid><category><![CDATA[Press]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:44:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_fd19a66ab26e472199d3643388625b34~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Hands Have Eyes, Too! Engaging Peripheral Attention ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Including physical buttons and raised dots for tactile navigation actually amplifies the amazing sensory awareness of hands and fingertips. ]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/your-hands-have-eyes-too-engaging-peripheral-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a3d968ec5570ecea36771a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_78ffbf278591495b834ec94c102c79b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When 10 Seconds Means 23 Minutes: The Attention Costs of Bad Design]]></title><description><![CDATA["The same part of my mind that was being used for the my legal document gets swapped out for the complexities of the heater system"]]></description><link>https://www.calmtech.institute/post/when-10-seconds-means-23-minutes-the-attention-costs-of-bad-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67928ed60349aad244414480</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:54:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c414f_7de51b38a726491d8687a7f263332779~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amber Case</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>