Getting a GRIP on work-related stress

van de Garde, E.M.; Trevia, F.G.; Hendriksson, Adam; Geurts, Luc; Ullerup, Helle

Getting a GRIP on work-related stress

Design and evaluation of a nature inspired relaxation space

Journal article (2016)

Authors

E.M. van de Garde OLD Management and Organisation

F.G. Trevia OLD Management and Organisation

Adam Hendriksson Philips Design Innovation

Luc Geurts Philips Design Innovation

Helle Ullerup Philips Design Innovation

Research Group

OLD Management and Organisation

Prototyping Design research PSS Ambient experience Product service system Work-related stress Nature inspired design NID Meditation Expert evaluation Arts and technology Paced breathing Relaxation space

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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Research Group

OLD Management and Organisation

Abstract

The GRIP project takes an open innovation approach by multiple design iterations together with multiple experts in a relatively new area for design (work-related stress). The GRIP relaxation space offers employees an adaptive environment inspired by nature that reacts to people's presence and creates a personal environment, varying in size, soundscape and animated light. The environment stimulates paced breathing, meditation and helps employees to become more aware and in control of their personal response to stressors and relaxation. The design has been evaluated by 23 experts with backgrounds in design, research and healthcare. These evaluations resulted in very positive responses regarding the low effort required and the high quality of the relaxation experience provided by the design. The open approach has resulted in a design of the relaxation space that provides a platform for further exploration and innovation within and beyond the domain of work-related stress.