The Story of PODCALM: From Nature to Technology

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Inspired by Nature

While enjoying seafood in Brittany, Adil ACHIBANE was inspired by the shape and movement of seashells to design PODCALM, adopting a fluid bio-design with no straight lines.

At the same time, he drew upon the analogy of the maternal womb to create a sense of security and intimate connection, leading to the design of the enclosed capsule and the “weightless” armchair in a “zero-gravity” position. This natural and ergonomic approach aims to promote the physical and mental well-being of users.

In 2017, an impromptu nap on the grass of the Jardin de l’Atlantique in Montparnasse led to a conversation with a colleague about the lack of suitable spaces for napping at work, thus planting the seed for what would become PODCALM.

Drawing on his experience gained at giants like Peugeot Citroën, Renault, and Alstom Transport, Adil ACHIBANE, a mathematical engineer specializing in mechanical calculations, who himself faced insomnia and stress, developed PODCALM.

Initially designed to meet his own needs, he then transformed his personal solution into an innovative capsule aimed at improving the well-being of workers experiencing stress and insomnia.

Today, PODCALM goes beyond the concept of a simple nap capsule to offer advanced technology that facilitates harmony between body and mind, thereby improving mental and physical well-being in the workplace.

Adil continues to refine PODCALM, relying on scientific research, collaboration across various disciplines, and a strong commitment to product quality and sustainability.

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