<aside> context: sometimes, all you need is less.

wysp was born from a simple insight,

most meditation apps feel heavy. too many features. too many reminders to “be present.”

what if peace didn’t come with push notifications?

wysp is a quiet space.

a companion that plays when you pause — nature sounds, meditative loops, and ambient textures designed to help you soften into stillness.

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initial research

before diving into design, i mapped how people already use sound to regulate mood.

• studied sleep sound playlists, youtube comments, and reddit threads on burnout recovery
• interviewed 10+ users who rely on ambient noise for work, stress, or sleep
• benchmarked Calm, Endel, Portal, and Insight Timer for friction points
• found that people build routines around sound, not sessions

key insight:

users don’t need “new-age wellness.”

they need access to peace, fast — in a form that blends into their day, not interrupts it.

some initial research data

users & pain points

people who don’t want another app. they want a little more quiet.

• meera (30) — overworked designer using music to wind down after client calls
• arjun (36) — recovering from burnout, looking for something gentler than guided meditation