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Calm Tech Certified™ for Kids: Our Newest Cohort
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.
Amber Case
Mar 10


New ThinkPad Models Achieve Platinum Calm Tech Certification
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.
Amber Case
Mar 1


Introducing Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces
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.
Amber Case
Feb 13


Time Timer® MAX Achieves Calm Tech Certification
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.
Amber Case
Jan 20


The Complete Calm Tech Certified™ Product List for 2025
In 2025, our list of certified products include Alarm Clocks, Digital Signage, Picture Frames, Notebooks/Productivity, Mobile Phones and Home Audio
Amber Case
Nov 25, 2025


Norway’s Dory Sign Achieves Platinum Calm Technology Certification
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.
Amber Case
Nov 13, 2025


The Best of Both Worlds: Why Rocketbook's Affordable, Flexible Notebooks Earned Calm Tech Certification
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.
Amber Case
Nov 4, 2025


Announcing the First Calm Tech Certified™ Awardees of 2025
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.
Amber Case
Oct 16, 2025


The First Phone to Achieve Calm Tech Certification
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.
Amber Case
Oct 7, 2025


Sensory Starvation: Why Our Brains Crave Natural Materials
Humans experience less stress and better well-being when looking at nature, and this is driven by fractals.
Amber Case
Mar 20, 2025


Beyond the Beep: Sound as a Core Principle in Calm Design
Tech can communicate, but it doesn’t need to speak
Amber Case
Mar 4, 2025


WIRED Japan: "Calm Technology" evolves with inspiration from the 1000-year-old capital
In November, Amber Case, founder of Calm Tech Institute, visited Kyoto to report on the opening of the institute's first overseas base.
Amber Case
Feb 6, 2025


reMarkable Paper Pro Earns Calm Tech Certification
Here’s Why We Think It’s Amazing We’re incredibly excited to award Calm Tech certification to reMarkable Paper Pro , an innovative paper...
Amber Case
Dec 17, 2024


Announcing Calm Tech Certified™ and the First Class of Certified Products
Today we're excited to announce the launch of Calm Tech Certified™, a certification program designed to help companies create products that
Amber Case
Oct 29, 2024
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