Hush Buddy

ush Buddy is an interactive electronic device designed to promote harmony in shared living spaces by addressing the issue of noisy roommates. The product encourages "quiet courtesy"—a mutual awareness of noise levels during late hours or when others are sleeping. Recognizing the challenges of adapting to each other's schedules, Hush Buddy helps prevent unintentional disruptions to sleep. The device attaches to your door and features a light sensor that detects whether your room light is on or off. Based on this, it displays a friendly animation—a "happy" animation when the light is on and a "sleepy" animation when it's off—signaling to roommates when you’re likely asleep or awake. By fostering considerate noise habits, Hush Buddy aims to improve sleep quality and support harmonious living, especially as shared housing becomes more common in response to rising living costs and a housing crisis.