currentform | Simon King, Interaction Designer
Transitioning between dreams exposes both images and previously read dreams.
Keywords associated with the current dream swirl in the area to the right of the text.
Clicking on the swirling words forms a list that shows how many unread dreams are associated with each one.
Navigate in three ways: choose a keyword, let “continue” pick one for you, or search for a different keyword.
Transitions between dreams can take on a surreal quality.
The interface fades, shifts, and exposes the underlying images and dreams as soon as you choose a keyword to follow.
Example of a transition between dreams.
Example of a transition between dreams.
The TCUP homepage contrasts with the project interface to provide straightforward instructions for logging dreams.
Along with keywords an emotion and a color can be logged. The color is used when displaying the dream.
The Collective Unconsciousness Project
Description
The Collective Unconsciousness Project (TCUP) started as an independent study while at Western Michigan University. I was interested in creating an environment that connected people in unexpected ways. I chose dreams as the medium for their personal nature and diverse content.
TCUP allows people to explore a dream database by following a path of keywords from one dream to another. This interaction isn’t designed for clarity or quick access, the interface purposely fosters coincidence. The approach is dream-like, with images appearing ephemerally and each dream connected, yet strangely different. As an additional incentive to log dreams people can access their personal dream log outside of the exploratory interface. Dreams can also be added anonymously.
Awards
November 2004
Invited Participant, FILE—Electronic Language International Festival, São Paulo, Brazil
October 2002
Chapter dedicated to TCUP published in Macromedia Showcase: Flash Interface Design by Darcy DiNucci (Macromedia Press).
November 30, 2001
Macromedia Site of the Day