This team wanted to redesign the alarm clock to be gentler, more effective, and more in line with the body than competitors. Some alarm clocks are very effective, but stress users out unnecessarily and cause discomfort and anxiety. Other alarm clocks are ineffective and risk not waking users at all. The Smart Blinds team developed a prototype set of blinds that replace existing ones and are programmed to open and close at different times. This allows users to wake naturally with their circadian rhythm by regulating the amount of natural light they see.