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I. Sensory Function Analysis

(A) Visual Sensory Stimulation

• Attracting Attention: All of these sensory lighting products have strong visual attractions and can quickly attract people’s attention. Whether it is the colorful bubbles in the bubble tube, the light and shadow projected by the ocean wave projector, the flashing light and shadow of the glitter lamp, the unique appearance and internal movement of the liquid timer and hourglass timer, the dynamic light effects of the LED Cube/Chair, or the soft and color-changing illumination of the fiber optic lamp, they can all catch people’s eyes in an instant and make people pay more attention to the surrounding environment.
• Stimulating Imagination: The dynamic light and shadow effects and various color changes can stimulate people’s imagination. For example, the bubbles in the bubble tube may make people think of marine life or a fantastic underwater world; the light and shadow effect of the ocean wave projector may make people feel as if they are in a quiet ocean; the flashing light and shadow of the glitter lamp may make people imagine a starry sky or a magical world; the flow of the internal liquid of the liquid timer and the passage of sand in the hourglass timer may also trigger people’s thoughts on time and natural phenomena; the light changes of the LED Cube/Chair can, according to different modes, make people think of a high-tech scene in the future world or a dreamy art space, and the fiber optic lamp’s soft glow and color transitions might inspire thoughts of a fairy-tale forest or a starlit sky. This stimulation of imagination is especially important for children’s cognitive development and creativity cultivation.

(B) Emotion Regulation

• Relaxing the Body and Mind: As mentioned above, these lighting products all have a certain effect of relaxing the body and mind. By providing soft light, soothing dynamic effects, and experiences related to time, they can help people relieve stress, anxiety, and nervousness, and make people feel more calm and relaxed. This is very important for those who need to relax in a specific environment, such as people with autism, or anxiety disorders, and those who need to relax in a sleep environment. For example, in the static color display mode of the LED Cube/Chair, choosing a soft warm color can create a warm and comfortable atmosphere for the user, which helps to relax the body and mind. The gentle glow of the fiber optic lamp is also conducive to reducing stress and promoting a sense of tranquility.
• Improving Emotional State: Different colors and light and shadow effects can also have a positive impact on people’s emotional states. For example, warm-colored lights can enhance people’s emotions and make people feel happier and more positive; while cool-colored lights can make people more calm and composed. By choosing the right lighting products and color settings, people can improve their emotional states according to their individual emotional needs. For example, when the user is in a low mood, switching the light of the LED Cube/Chair to a bright and vivid color mode and combining it with a dynamic flashing effect can increase the activity of the mood. Similarly, selecting a vibrant color option on the fiber optic lamp can also have a similar effect.

II. Suggestions for Constructing a Sensory Room

(A) Selection Based on User Group Characteristics

• Children’s Sensory Room: For a children’s sensory room, bubble tubes, ocean wave projectors, glitter lamps, liquid timers, hourglass timers, LED Cube/Chairs, and Fiber Optic Lamps are all excellent choices. The dynamic bubbles of the bubble tube, the light and shadow effect of the ocean wave projector, the fantastic light and shadow of the glitter lamp, the movement of the liquid in the liquid timer, the passage of sand in the hourglass timer, the interactive light effect of the LED Cube/Chair, and the soft and colorful illumination of the fiber optic lamp can all attract children’s attention and stimulate their curiosity and imagination. Children are usually more interested in things that are colorful, dynamic, and highly interactive, and these products can fully meet their visual and tactile needs. The LED Cube/Chair can provide a unique resting and playing space, and the fiber optic lamp can add a touch of magic and wonder to the room.
• Adult Sensory Room: In an adult sensory room, sleep lights and some products with soothing effects may be more popular. Adults may pay more attention to relaxing the body and mind and improving sleep quality, and the adjustable light intensity and soft light of the sleep light can meet this need. In addition, for some adults with anxiety disorders or high stress, the soothing effect of the bubble tube and the concentration and time perception experience brought by the liquid timer and hourglass timer can also be used as an auxiliary tool for relaxation. The LED Cube/Chair can provide a comfortable and atmospheric seat choice with a quiet and comfortable atmosphere by adjusting the light mode when adults need to relax or engage in activities such as meditation and reading. The fiber optic lamp, with its soft and gentle light, is ideal for creating a calm and peaceful environment, especially suitable for use during relaxation or reading.

(B) Consideration of Space Layout and Environment

• Space Size: If the space of the sensory room is small, it may be more appropriate to choose smaller lighting products. For example, small glitter lamps, liquid timers, or sleep lights can better adapt to the space and will not make the room look too crowded. On the contrary, if the space is large, larger bubble tubes, ocean wave projectors,s or a combination of multiple lighting products can be chosen, such as placing multiple LED Cube/Chairs and setting different light effects, or arranging fiber optic lamps in elaborate designs to create a more abundant sensory experience.
• Environmental Atmosphere: Choose lighting products according to the overall environmental atmosphere of the sensory room. If you want to create a warm and romantic atmosphere, you can choose warm-colored sleep lights, glitter lamps, or ocean wave projectors, or set the LED Cube/Chair to a soft warm light mode, and select a gentle warm color option on the fiber optic lamp; if you want a more quiet and peaceful environment, you can choose cool-colored lighting products and combine the soothing effects of bubble tubes, liquid timers or hourglass timers, adjust the light of the LED Cube/Chair to a static cool color display, and use the fiber optic lamp with a soft and subdued color.

(C) Combination with Other Sensory Elements

• Combination with Sound Elements: In the sensory room, lighting products can be combined with sound elements to enhance the sensory experience. For example, match the bubble tube with gentle water flow sounds or ocean sound effects, combine the ocean wave projector with natural sounds such as waves and bird calls, pair the glitter lamp with dreamy music, coordinate the sleep light with soothing natural sounds such as wind and rain, combine the liquid timer and hourglass timer with rhythmic ticking sounds or gentle background music. The LED Cube/Chair can automatically adjust the flashing frequency and color change of the light according to the rhythm and melody of the music through the intelligent control system, and the fiber optic lamp can also be synchronized with certain types of soft music, its color changes and light intensity fluctuations following the musical cues to achieve perfect synchronization of light and sound.
• Combination with Tactile Elements: At the same time, it is also possible to consider combining with tactile elements. For example, place some soft cushions or plush toys around the bubble tube so that users can touch soft objects while observing the bubbles, increasing the tactile experience. Place some items with different textures, such as smooth stones and rough sandpaper, next to the liquid timer and hourglass timer so that users can experience different tactile feelings while feeling the passage of time. For the LED Cube/Chair, the comfortable material of its seat surface is part of the tactile experience, and some soft cushions or blankets can also be placed around the chair to further enhance the tactile comfort. The fiber optic lamp, if its strands are within reach, can offer a unique tactile experience as the thin and smooth fibers can be gently touched and manipulated.