Siena:

An interactive water box that simulates tides, allowing astronauts living in sterile environments to feel relaxed and be reminded of their home.

Astronauts living on the ISS live in a sterile environment for 6 months, which can have a significant impact on their mental health. Tidal Vibes seeks to decrease their anxiety and stress by reminding them of earth, specifically the ocean. The project is intended to be an interactive relaxation device The Tidal Vibes is a water-sealed box and a piston made of aluminum that pushes the water creating a tide. This stimulates both the natural rhythm of the ocean as well as the peaceful reverberation of waves. The user interacts with Tidal Vibes by grabbing the aluminum rod and pushing and pulling it.

Max:

A zero gravity water box that creates ocean tides to remind astronauts of earth. The goal of the Water box is to provide soothing and meditative sounds to support the mental health of astronauts during their time in space. 

Astronauts on the ISS are working far from home, which takes a toll on them mentally leading to anxiety and stress. Astronauts interact with the piece by pulling and pushing the piston that creates an inflow and outflow of water, stimulating a tide. This is accompanied by LED mood lights on the back of the box.  This box is designed to help stressed astronauts on the ISS. The box should be placed in a relaxing environment like a "living room" or sleeping quarters for maximum impact.