01 / MORNING
Meet the daylight.
Make outdoor daylight part of your morning when possible. A regular wake-up time gives your routine a repeatable starting point.
ABOUT DAYARC
Wellbeing has
a daily rhythm.
DAYARC is a circadian wellbeing brand helping people build everyday routines around their body’s natural rhythm.
This is our story
THE TEAM BEHIND DAYARC
It started with
a change in rhythm.
Scott
Founder, DAYARC
For Scott, paying attention to his circadian rhythm made a profound difference to how he felt.
He began exploring how working with his body’s natural daily timing could support his health and wellbeing. He experienced a substantial improvement in his overall sense of wellbeing, and wanted to make the ideas behind that experience easier for others to understand and put into practice.
That became DAYARC: a brand built around the full arc of a day, from the light that marks its beginning to the quieter conditions that prepare us for rest.
Our purpose reaches beyond any one product. We’re here to help make circadian wellbeing a practical part of everyday life, through considered products and clear, useful education.
Scott’s experience is personal. It is the beginning of our story, not a promise of the same results for everyone.
THE IDEA AT THE HEART OF DAYARC
Brighter days.
Calmer evenings.
A rhythm you can return to.
WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS
Your body keeps time.
Light helps set it.
There is a biological reason that the way we spend our days can shape the way we feel at night.
A roughly 24-hour internal rhythm
Circadian rhythms are daily patterns in processes such as sleep, hormone release, appetite and body temperature. Light and darkness are major signals that help align those rhythms with the outside world.1
From your eyes to your body clock
Light-sensitive cells in the retina send information to the brain’s master clock, called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. This helps coordinate the timing of wakefulness and the evening rise in melatonin, a hormone involved in signalling biological night.2
The timing matters, too
Light’s effects depend on when you receive it, its intensity, duration and spectrum. Expert guidance supports brighter daytime environments, lower light in the hours before bed and a dark sleeping environment for healthy adults.3
This research supports the principles behind our approach. It is not evidence from clinical trials of DAYARC products.
ONE DAY. DIFFERENT CUES.
Work with the arc of your day.
02 / DAYTIME
Make room for day.
Spend time outdoors and keep active during the day. Light, movement and regular daily habits all help distinguish daytime from rest.
03 / EVENING
Let the light soften.
Reduce bright light as bedtime approaches. The brightness and timing of your whole environment matter, not just the colour of a screen.
04 / NIGHT
Make space for rest.
A dark, quiet, comfortably cool bedroom and a consistent sleep schedule support the conditions for a good night’s sleep.
General guidance for a typical daytime schedule, not a personalised timing plan. Sources 3–4. Shift work and sleep conditions may need individual advice.
A PURPOSE BIGGER THAN ONE PRODUCT
What DAYARC does
We bring products, understanding and everyday routines together around circadian wellbeing.
Tools for your routine
Our first collection is Rise and Mini, two mains-powered bright-light lamps for different spaces. Clear comparisons help you choose the size, controls and positioning that fit your day.
Explore our lights ↗Science you can use
We explain circadian rhythm and light in plain English, with links to the research. Our journal connects the principles to questions you might have at home.
Read the journal ↗A whole-day perspective
Our focus is the relationship between daytime activity and night-time rest. We help you think about the pattern of your day, alongside any product you choose.
Understand the approach ↓OUR PRINCIPLES
What makes
DAYARC different
A few things we want you to be able to count on.
The whole 24-hour picture
Our starting point is your daily rhythm. Morning, daytime, evening and night each have a place in how we think about wellbeing.
Specifications with context
We explain a 10,000-lux rating alongside its measuring distance. Positioning and practical use belong beside the headline number.
Research you can follow
Our educational content links to its sources. We distinguish general research on light and circadian rhythm from evidence about an individual product.
Habits come first
Outdoor daylight and a consistent sleep schedule are part of the conversation. A product should fit into a routine you can maintain.
A founder with a personal reason
Scott’s experience with his own circadian routine shaped DAYARC’s purpose. That perspective keeps our focus on everyday usefulness and clear information.
WHO DAYARC IS FOR
Real life.
Better daily habits.
For people looking for a more considered relationship with their day.
- People who spend much of the working day indoors.
- UK households building a light routine around darker mornings.
- Home workers choosing a lamp for a desk or breakfast space.
- Anyone curious about the connection between daily habits, sleep and wellbeing.
A CLEAR NEXT STEP
How DAYARC works
Start with your day.
Explore the science and think about where a light routine would fit. Our journal and comparison guide are free to read.
Find what fits.
Compare the product details, read the supplied guidance and check the current delivery information before ordering. No subscription is required to buy a lamp.
We’re here to help.
Use our contact form or email hello@dayarc.co.uk for product or order questions. Include your order number if you have one.
Contact DAYARC ↗DAYARC AT A GLANCE
Key facts
The essentials, clearly stated.
- Brand
- DAYARC
- Type
- Circadian wellbeing brand and online retailer
- Market
- UK customers
- Website
- dayarc.co.uk
- Core offering
- Products and education for everyday circadian wellbeing, starting with bright-light lamps
- Pricing
- See current prices on the collection page
- Purchase terms
- One-off lamp purchases; no subscription required. View terms
- Education
- Free journal, product comparison guide and usage information
- Contact
- hello@dayarc.co.uk · Contact form
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Frequently asked questions
What is DAYARC?
DAYARC is a circadian wellbeing brand founded by Scott. We bring together products and education to help people build everyday routines around their natural daily rhythm.
Is DAYARC only about light therapy lamps?
Our current collection starts with Rise and Mini bright-light lamps. The broader purpose of DAYARC is circadian wellbeing across the whole day, including the habits and environment that support daytime activity and night-time rest.
What is circadian rhythm?
It is the roughly 24-hour timing pattern behind many body processes, including sleep and wakefulness. Light and darkness help keep that timing aligned with day and night.
Do I need to avoid blue light all day?
No. Daytime light helps signal that it is day; reducing bright light in the evening is a different goal. Timing, brightness, duration and spectrum all matter.
Can a lamp replace time outdoors?
A bright-light lamp can be part of an indoor routine, but it does not replace everything you get from spending time outdoors. We encourage everyday daylight exposure where practical, alongside following your lamp’s instructions.
Is this personalised medical advice?
No. Our content is general education, and results vary. If you have an eye condition, bipolar disorder, take photosensitising medication or are treating a sleep or mood condition, ask a qualified clinician about suitability and timing before using bright-light therapy.
The science behind the story
- NIGMS — Circadian RhythmsWhat circadian rhythms are and how they are coordinated.
- NHLBI — Your Sleep/Wake CycleLight, the central clock and melatonin.
- Brown et al., PLOS Biology (2022)Expert recommendations for daytime, evening and night-time light exposure in healthy adults.
- NHLBI — Healthy Sleep HabitsConsistency, outdoor time and the sleep environment.
YOUR NEXT MORNING STARTS HERE