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If you're feeling a little groggy from the long weekend, you're not alone. Luckily, a 19-year-old is hard at work to allow you to nap almost anywhere.
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Remember when George Costanza had a nap pod built in his office? Well his ingenuity lives on, inspiring a new generation of sleep-seekers.
“I definitely admire his determination to nap under his desk,” Aqil Anindhityo said of the Seinfeld character.
The 19-year-old is a second-year student at Toronto’s OCAD University, where he dreamt up “Schnap” — a hammock that lets you “nap in a snap.”
And not just at work, but anywhere. All you need is a stable, table-like surface.
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Sometimes you just need a nap.
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The device comes in a bag with table protectors and a couple of clamps that let you attach the hammock to a table.Anindhityo, who pulled his fair share of all-nighters at school working on projects, was inspired by his fellow sleep-deprived students. There’s even a Facebook page dedicated to them called “OCAD Sleeping Beauties.”READ MORE: What if we treated sleep like we do workouts?But before you get too excited, the Schnap isn’t available to the public just yet. Anindhityo is still looking for help with how to get it out to the masses.
He’s not the only one pushing for more shut-eye opportunities.Some companies (like Google) have dedicated nap pods for employees. Nap desks are also a real thing.
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Could this be the way we nap at work one day?
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The optional walls could add a bit of privacy.
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