A design-first training program focused on creating seamless experiences for those who live, work, and stay in the spaces we build. August 17th 2026, Denver, CO — Calm Tech Institute announces the Calm Tech Certified® Partner program at CEDIA Expo 2026, the first training program that teaches integrators how to sell experiences, and not just technology solutions, to real clients. The Calm Tech Certified® Partner Program is designed for integrators that want to move beyond s

Modos Flow is an extraordinarily performant Paper-Like Monitor with an incredible refresh rate, making it suitable for any computer-related task. More importantly, we see this as an important part of a new era in display technology.

Decades before the eerie horror of liminal spaces became on Internet meme, French anthropologist Marc Augé identified the phenomenon in his 90' classic, "Non-Places: Introduction to an Anthropology of Supermodernity".

At WEC 2026, the Calm Tech Institute and Hello! Destination Management tested a different approach. We built a multi-sensory Resilience Space inside the convention center and measured its impact using Zenus privacy-first sentiment analytics.

Designed in Norway and inspired by the belief that fresh, rejuvenating air belongs everywhere, Renew is the latest addition to Airthings’ range of intelligent air quality solutions and an exciting, long-awaited moment for those who have hoped for a purifier to work alongside their Airthings monitors.

The "attention economy"—a business model that monetizes user attention itself as a resource—has long been the standard in Silicon Valley. But now, the backlash is approaching a critical point. Criticism of the "dark patterns" that encourage addiction has led to discussions about regulation, and calls for a new relationship with technology are beginning to rise from within the industry itself.

The Calm Tech Institute has awarded Ohm Health's Resonance Lamp a Calm Tech Gold Certification. The Lamp has two immediately impressive and unique features: first, the lamp housing is borosilicate glass. This material design makes it feel more like art or decoration than technology. Secondly, the Lamp has a small, stone-like controller that is noticeably warm and delightful. This biofeedback device reads the user's heart rate in real time and responds through light, sound,

Analog is an app and a physical hub that restricts iPhone apps when a user enters a designated area or taps the device to the hub. The product was designed primarily for home use, allowing families to create phone-free zones around bedtimes, meals, or common areas without relying on anyone to manually put the phone down. Analog is a quiet physical device intended to set healthier digital boundaries in the spaces that matter most, allowing users to place it in a room to creat

Thursday, September 3 Denver, Colorado 02:00-4:00 PM MDT Client satisfaction surveys consistently show a gap between what people imagine a smart home will feel like and what they actually experience after installation. In this session, we'll introduce Calm Technology®, a leading design framework based around human attention, showing how its principles translate directly into better installations, fewer support calls, and more referrals. We'll present a working overview of t

This year, Calm Tech Institute showed up with a question: which trade show booths actually made people feel good? Our favorite booths had key characteristics that aligned the science behind Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces, our newest offering for hospitality and trade show builders.

Both Norway and Sweden’s air standards for homes and other buildings are some of the highest in the world. They sit at the high end globally—on par with Finland, Sweden, and Estonia—and are definitely stronger than North America, the UK, Southern Europe, and most of the world.

Today, we're proud to announce eight newly Calm Tech Certified products designed specifically with kids in mind. Each one was evaluated against our rigorous 81-point framework for attention-aware design.

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.

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.

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.

In 2025, our list of certified products include Alarm Clocks, Digital Signage, Picture Frames, Notebooks/Productivity, Mobile Phones and Home Audio

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.

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.

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.

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.