Mark Weiser and John Seely Brown describe calm technology as "that which informs but doesn't demand our focus or attention.
The more the information flows, the motor runs faster, thus creating the string to dangle or whirl depending on how much network traffic is.
[4] In 2015, Amber Case built upon Weiser and Brown’s ideas, creating a formalized set of principles for designing calm technology.
[5] Case has since been the leading advocate for Calm Technology, giving talks at TED, Microsoft, and MIT Media Lab, and consulting for major tech firms.
[7] Smart homes are an extension of calm technology due to their emphasis on awareness and adaptability to the user's needs.