INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - PROTOTYPES - PRODUCTION LIAISON
Goodlux and Stream created Sunsprite, a personal light tracker powered by the sun. It tracks both visible and UV light to improve energy, mood, and focus, regulate your sleep cycle, and monitor UV exposure. It syncs with your smartphone so you can track your progress, view your stats, and get personalized goals and tips.
The soft pebble-like form contrasts with the high tech materials to create an intimate and modern keepsake. SunSprite is easily attached anywhere on your clothing with the rubber clasp, or even worn as a pendant. The progress lights are displayed like a meter, able to be read in any orientation.
Our user research drove every aspect of the development process. It allowed us to create a form that appeals to men and women, young and old. It informed how best to display the light and how often users wanted to change the battery- giving the electrical engineers direction for the pcb design and optimal power consumption of the custom battery.
We developed and tested over 100 functional prototypes in order to make sure it was easy to use, including magnets and rubber that had the right tactile feel for a positive clip action through a t-shirt or winter coat. We researched materials for a lens that had superior light transmission but also was durable enough to survive dropping it onto pavement. We designed a custom actuator for the switch that was a large leaf spring so it had just the right feel.
We incorporated all electrical and mechanical components into this tiny assembly and optimized the case for manufacturing. We maintained design intent through prototypes and to injection molded production, using our proven and tested network of US vendors and resolving any issues as needed.
BUSINESS IMPACT
Stream PD is delighted to play a role in the achievements of SunSprite. SunSprite received 100% of their Indiegogo campaign funding within the first two weeks, achieved 5 star ratings on Amazon, sold in 23 countries, and is made in the USA. SunSprite won Health Innovation of the Year 2014 from Popular Science, among other accolades below:
Press
SunSprite chosen for Top 50 Wellness Product for 2016, Berkeley Well-Being Institute
SunSprite is a Top 5 Digital Health Trend of 2015, Mashable and CNN
GoodLux Technology selected for inclusion in the top 11 startups in Building a Better Boston for Boston TechJam, 2015
SunSprite wins Health Innovation of the Year 2014, Popular Science
Sun exposure tracking device to help users see the light, Boston Herald
Apple Watch and Wearable Tech Trends, BostInno
The Future is Now, SunSprite featured in Enchanted Objects by David Rose on Fox News
Putting Magic in the Mundane, New York Times
Small Device Can Improve Mood, Energy, Sleep, New England Cable News
GoodLux is selected as a MassChallenge 2014 finalist
SunSprite has been selected by TEDMED to participate in "Hive," a national conference of the top health-tech startups.
10 Mass. Companies at the Forefront of the Internet of Things Revolution, Boston Business Journal
What’s new Chronicle, WCVB TV
“It’s one of the most original forms of wearable tech that I’ve seen.” Daily Planet Discovery Channel. Skip to around 3:50 or so.
Gadget Freak Review: Light Tracker to Improve Health, by Lauren Muskett
SunSprite tells you if you’re not getting enough sunlight Digital Trends, Drew Prindle
Getting enough healthy sunlight? Wearing SunSprite will let you know Gigaom, Kevin C.
Wake Up Your Brain with SunSprite, PR Newswire
