Liam is the co-founder of Stix Mindfulness which is based on an imaginative invention which has won him a UK tech innovation award. This University of Brighton product design graduate came up with an inspired idea that is largely screen-free and which enables children to take control of their mental wellbeing and develop mental resilience by practicing mindfulness techniques in the context of play.
Although Liam designed the tool in response to mental health challenges he faced at home, it is proving popular with children struggling to cope with mental ill-health issues.
The Stix Mindfulness device comprises a set of hand-held remotes that provide visual, vibration, and auditory feedback to guide children through fun and interactive wellbeing activities. Studies show that mindfulness training not only improves children’s overall mental well-being, but can reduce anxiety, depression and stress after just a few sessions. It can also boost test scores, improve family relationships, and make for better sleep.
It pairs a mobile phone with two hand-held remotes which allow children to engage in screen-free interactive mind-body activities which they then record on the phone via game elements such as stars, badges, and different levels to maintain children’s interest.