Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces
In a luxury hotel, the technology doesn't do things for you - it gives you perfect control. The lighting has physical dimmers you can adjust exactly how you want. The temperature controls are right there, responsive to your touch.
Light Tells a Story
High-energy blue light (wavelengths between 380-500nm) is known to disrupt circadian rhythms and cause digital eye strain, especially during evening use.
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Blue LED Indicators are often brighter than the surrounding environment, leading to an uncalm environment, especially at night. This is extremely important when building in-car dashboards and charging systems.
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Indicator lights can still be too bright, even when using an orange LEDs. Diffusing them some way will help make for a less jarring environment.
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Read more: The Problem with Bright Blue Indicator Lights ​
Controls with Raised Buttons and Dots
Your hands have eyes, too.
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Touch interfaces without tactile feedback increase cognitive load and require visual attention. Calm tech certification prioritizes interfaces that can be operated through peripheral awareness and touch alone.
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Implementation tips:
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Add raised tactile elements to key buttons or interaction points
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Incorporate textured dots on primary controls for easy identification by touch
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Include a minimum height differential of 0.8mm for tactile elements
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Read more: https://www.calmtech.institute/post/your-hands-have-eyes-too-engaging-peripheral-attention
Flicker Free Lighting
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is commonly used to adjust screen brightness and LED intensity, but it creates imperceptible flicker that can cause headaches, eye strain, and cognitive fatigue in sensitive individuals.
Implementation tips:​
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Replace PWM dimming with DC current regulation or hybrid dimming methods
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Ensure flicker rates are above 3000Hz if PWM cannot be eliminated completely
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Include flicker measurement results in technical documentation
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Test for flicker across all brightness levels, not just at maximum or minimum settings
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Implement circuitry that maintains consistent power delivery during brightness changes
Building an Upcoming Space?
We've partnered with Nestwell Hospitality to bring Calm Tech to wellness hotels, spas and other spaces.
Interested in working together? Contact us for more.