ReAlign was inspired by our own hectic schedules and the constant need to regulate our nervous systems throughout the day. Each of us had personal moments where stress, overwhelm, or emotional overload made it difficult to stay grounded.
What it does
ReAlign detects early signs of nervous‑system overstimulation and helps users calm and regulate through mood check-ins, body‑signal insights, grounding music, and personalized sensory environments—all designed to support interoception and keep users balanced throughout the day.
How we built it
Our process mixed research, personal reflection, and quick iteration—we gathered our own stories about stress and overwhelm, researched interoception to ground the concept, and talked with friends and family about the tools they wished they had for regulating emotions. From there, we defined core features like biometric insights, emotional logging, grounding playlists, and ambient support. We built wireframes and user flows in Figma, refining the experience to mirror how the body naturally regulates, and shaped it into an immersive concept that blends sensory design, technology, and nervous‑system science.
Challenges we ran into
Our biggest challenge was time—there was so much we wanted to explore during the hackathon, especially the deeper science behind interoception and how sensory environments affect regulation, but we simply couldn’t dive as far as we hoped. We also had to make tough decisions about which features to prioritize, because every direction opened up even more ideas, we didn’t have the time to fully build out.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
One of our biggest accomplishments was creating a clear, thoughtful design that captured the feeling and purpose of the project. We’re also really proud of how well we collaborated as a team—sharing ideas, dividing tasks, and bringing our strengths together to shape ReAlign in such a short amount of time.
What we learned
We learned a lot about interoception and how deeply it connects to emotional regulation, which shaped almost every design decision we made. We also realized how important time‑urgency is during a hackathon—making quick choices, simplifying ideas, and focusing on what really matters helped us move forward fast without losing the heart of the project.
What's next for ReAlign
Next, we want to expand ReAlign by building deeper biometric features, improving sensory‑environment customization, and exploring real hardware integrations like ambient lights or wearable data. We also hope to refine the user flow, test with more people, and turn the concept into a fully functional prototype that supports regulation in everyday moments.
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