2026 · The Attention Economy
Relax&Read
By Nadya Maharani Larissa Putri · placeholder, awaiting media upload
Because my brain feels overcrowded after intense focus, I seek breaks to rest, but I tend to doomscroll out of habit, causing my breaks to feel meaningless and creating a tension between intentional rest and the exhausting effort of returning to focus.
The Relax&Read feature is all about creating a "pause space" right in the middle of a busy digital day. Much like finding a quiet corner in a favorite cafe, this case offers a quick escape from the constant noise of our phones. By snapping the case onto the screen, you’re physically shifting the device from a distraction machine into a focused, personal library. It turns a standard phone into a space where you can actually slow down, moving away from mindless scrolling toward
The Relax&Read feature is all about creating a "pause space" right in the middle of a busy digital day. Much like finding a quiet corner in a favorite cafe, this case offers a quick escape from the constant noise of our phones. By snapping the case onto the screen, you’re physically shifting the device from a distraction machine into a focused, personal library. It turns a standard phone into a space where you can actually slow down, moving away from mindless scrolling toward the more intentional, rhythmic act of reading.
Rather than trying to fix your digital habits with complicated apps, this project uses a simple, tactile change to make breaks feel better. The Tactile Oval gives you something real to touch and click, replacing that "infinite scroll" feeling with the satisfying progress of turning a page. It gives you a temporary reset that actually leaves you feeling refreshed after doing your homework. At last, Relax&Read makes sure that when you finish your break, you aren't just drained from more screen time; you’re heading back to your work with a clear head and the win of having finished another chapter.