PeaceInAPod - Revolutionising Rest - Comfort Anywhere - Sleep Light, Take Flight
THE PROBLEM
Uncomfortable Seating
Uncomfortable Seating
Expensive Lounges
Expensive Lounges
Lack of Privacy
Lack of Privacy
FEATURES
ZEN brings you amazing features to get the most out of your sleep and time
ZEN POSITION
Experience the Future of Rest with the ZEN Position
PeaceInAPod’s ZEN Position offers ergonomic comfort for travelers with a four-point support system—head, back, seat, and shins—that aligns the body naturally. Designed for 20-30 minute naps, its 110° torso-thigh angle reduces pressure points and promotes relaxation.
Customized Just for You
The ZEN Position adapts to each traveler using smart body-sensing technology that adjusts to your height and proportions for personalized support. Perfect for quick rejuvenation, it transforms layovers into restful escapes in a compact, private space.
CUSTOMIZABLE SHELL
PeaceInAPod’s smooth curves, soft colors, and sturdy materials create a calming, welcoming design. Its lightweight shell features curved plywood, frosted acrylic panels, and a cushioned outer layer for comfort and durability.
Adaptable to Your Style
The pod fits anywhere, from busy airports to offices and educational institutions. Change colors to match your brand, pick materials that suit your space, or add simple logos.
Designed to blend in, PeaceInAPod offers a cozy spot to unwind and recharge—a restful retreat tailored just for you.
COMPUTER VISION
Smart Comfort, No Effort
PeaceInAPod’s built-in camera automatically adjusts the seat, headrest, and leg support to fit your height and posture—no buttons or settings needed. Just sit back and relax.
Privacy-Friendly & Personal
The system works instantly without storing images or details. Prefer manual control? Easily adjust settings yourself on the touchscreen. Either way, enjoy a rest tailored to you in seconds—so you can focus on what really matters: recharging.
USER INTERFACE
Our interface offers a unified control panel that brings together all of the customizable features—from adjusting your ZEN position to setting the perfect environment.
We prioritize simplicity with quick presets for lighting, temperature, and sound, plus automatic or manual height adjustment for a personalized ZEN position. Intuitive controls ensure a seamless, effortless experience.
ENVIRONMENT & COOLING
Audio
A single downward-firing speaker, controlled by a Raspberry Pi, delivers soundscapes or white noise. The system supports customizable audio profiles for different environments.
Lighting
The pod features adjustable high-density LED strips for overhead lighting and customizable color temperature. Side-facing LEDs with a silicone diffuser provide soft, glare-free ambient light.
 Temperature
Cushions are cooled with energy-efficient Peltier units and a fan that circulates cold air through foam channels. Heat is removed via a water-cooling loop with copper plates, ensuring even, low-energy cooling.
OUR INSPIRATION
Our sleeping pod was inspired by the innovative approach to rest pioneered by Japanese company giraffenap. Drawing from their philosophy of mindful rejuvenation, we have designed a space-conscious solution that prioritises quick, high-quality rest in dynamic environments. We made our entire pod from scratch and have derived the appropriate heights and angles to achieve optimal comfort in the ZEN Position.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those who have supported and guided us throughout the development of our project, PeaceInAPod.
First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our capstone mentor, Marie Siew. Her invaluable guidance and expertise were essential to our journey. Her constructive feedback and insightful perspectives not only shaped our deliverables but also helped us grow as individuals and as a team. We are deeply grateful for her dedication and commitment to our success.
We would also like to express our appreciation to Susan Wong, our writing instructor and mentor. Her deep knowledge and keen attention to detail greatly enhanced our ability to communicate our ideas effectively. From improving our report to refining our presentation and other deliverables, her support was instrumental in ensuring the clarity and professionalism of our work.
Lastly, we would like to thank Tan Wee Jin, our e-capstone mentor, whose business insights were extremely beneficial. His ability to view the PeaceInAPod concept from a business perspective helped us identify important areas for improvement that we had previously overlooked. Additionally, his connections and resources proved vital during the prototyping phase, and we are grateful for the guidance he provided in that regard.
We are truly thankful for the support, expertise, and encouragement from all of our mentors, and we could not have completed this project without their help.
