Design for better living
Design for better living
Design for better living
Chevy C, A New York-based industrial designer and founder of Buddy, creating everyday objects that support stress relief and wellness for modern routines
The Design Language of Empathy
I believe good design starts with the idea that the objects we live with shape how we feel, move, and live day to day.
My work translates emotional insight into physical form, exploring how materials, interactions, and details create better daily experiences.
The Design Language of Empathy
I believe good design starts with the idea that the objects we live with shape how we feel, move, and live day to day.
My work translates emotional insight into physical form, exploring how materials, interactions, and details create better daily experiences.
The Design Language of Empathy
I believe good design starts with the idea that the objects we live with shape how we feel, move, and live day to day.
My work translates emotional insight into physical form, exploring how materials, interactions, and details create better daily experiences.
The Design Language of Empathy
I believe good design starts with the idea that the objects we live with shape how we feel, move, and live day to day.
My work translates emotional insight into physical form, exploring how materials, interactions, and details create better daily experiences.
My Design Philosophy
Shaped by how we interact with the objects we live with every day, informing design decisions that create products which feel intuitive, thoughtful, and supportive of modern routines.
01
Playful
Design that invites curiosity, turning everyday objects into things that put a smile on your face.
Tactile
A physical, sensory experience that helps us feel more present in the moment.
02
Intuitive
A human-centered approach where interactions feel immediately understandable, removing unnecessary friction from daily routines.
03
Precise
Every detail serves a purpose, adding clarity rather than noise to an already overwhelming world.
04
My Design Philosophy
Shaped by how we interact with the objects we live with every day, informing design decisions that create products which feel intuitive, thoughtful, and supportive of modern routines.
01
Playful
Design that invites curiosity, turning everyday objects into things that put a smile on your face.
Intuitive
A human-centered approach where interactions feel immediately understandable, removing unnecessary friction from daily routines.
03
Tactile
A physical, sensory experience that helps us feel more present in the moment.
02
Precise
Every detail serves a purpose, adding clarity rather than noise to an already overwhelming world.
04
My Design Philosophy
Shaped by how we interact with the objects we live with every day, informing design decisions that create products which feel intuitive, thoughtful, and supportive of modern routines.
01
Playful
Design that invites curiosity, turning everyday objects into things that put a smile on your face.
Intuitive
A human-centered approach where interactions feel immediately understandable, removing unnecessary friction from daily routines.
03
Tactile
A physical, sensory experience that helps us feel more present in the moment.
02
Precise
Every detail serves a purpose, adding clarity rather than noise to an already overwhelming world.
04
My Design Philosophy
Shaped by how we interact with the objects we live with every day, informing design decisions that create products which feel intuitive, thoughtful, and supportive of modern routines.
01
Playful
Design that invites curiosity, turning everyday objects into things that put a smile on your face.
Tactile
A physical, sensory experience that helps us feel more present in the moment.
02
Intuitive
A human-centered approach where interactions feel immediately understandable, removing unnecessary friction from daily routines.
03
Precise
Every detail serves a purpose, adding clarity rather than noise to an already overwhelming world.
04
Meet Buddy
Senior thesis project turned hardware startup, Buddy is a collection of portable mood lamps designed to offer moments of calm in everyday life.
Built around science-informed color lighting and a tactile analog interface, each Buddy supports focus, rest, and transition throughout the day.
Meet Buddy
Senior thesis project turned hardware startup, Buddy is a collection of portable mood lamps designed to offer moments of calm in everyday life.
Built around science-informed color lighting and a tactile analog interface, each Buddy supports focus, rest, and transition throughout the day.
Wellness Impacts from the Buddy Community
87%
87%
87%
Feels calmer and more relaxed
Feels calmer and more relaxed
74%
74%
74%
Improved focus and productivity
Improved focus and productivity
83%
83%
83%
Deeper and more restful sleep
Deeper and more restful sleep
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Part-time content creator documenting what I’ve learned (and am still learning) as a solo founder and life in New York City.
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Chevy Chanpaiboonrat © 2025. All rights reserved