Designing For Exit
Arpitha Liz George
Creating an intentional end to the day.
Bedtime procrastination is often driven by the desire to reclaim personal time after a demanding day, making it difficult to transition into rest. Arc explores how design can support this transition without restricting behaviour or prescribing routines. The two-part system consists of a phone dock positioned away from the bed and a bedside wind-down companion. Together, they create an ecosystem that makes developing and maintaining a personalised night-time ritual easier. Docking the phone activates the companion, which uses subtle lighting cues to support activities such as reading, journaling, meditation, or simply doing nothing. Arc provides a gentle structure for winding down, encouraging a more intentional end to the day.