The pace of modern life is getting faster and faster. It is difficult for people to get relief and release in this rhythm of life. In this project, I selected three classical Chinese stories and designed a theater space that can be experienced in the city. They represent life, money and love respectively. It tries to solve the problems that people face in the fastpaced city and open a new way to experience the theater.
This is the site of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, but now it is in ruins.
Shanghai is developing rapidly. However, do the citizens adapt to this rapid development? After the demolition of the Expo, the site has not become prosperous.
The article describes a self-sufficient
It’s a story of their sincere
Meng Jiangnv came to the Great Wall and cried bitterly, revealing her husband's bones.
ROLE RELATIONSHIP TYPOLOGY
Take the elevator to the sky platform and overlook the city. You will be attracted by the charming of the city. And step into the spherical space, your story will start.
UNDER THE DOME: PEACH BLOSSOM FOREST
Here is not the same as outside, providing a relaxing and leisure surrounding. You will see a lady dancing on the platform. It seems a place for residents with happy and carefree living.
HIDE AND SEEK
Following the residents here, you will come to a place like a maze. Passing through the revolving doors one after another, they seem to play hide and seek with you. In this simple game, you will forget the time.
Following the sound of water, you will find here. This is the woodcutter’s home.
Is there really gold here? The golden light is the sunlight reflected from the bottom of the well!! You will start to become scared.
There is a golden well behind the house. Greedy thorns and shining windows will take you to the mouth of the well. You decide to look for gold…
You run to the light, but the darkness here and the pillars on both sides make you feel scared.
SEARCH FOR THE EXIT
Escaping from the well, you look out the window in a panic, and look for the direction of the exit.
BEGINNING
You will suddenly recognize that you are following slide to the inside of the theater. Lying in the kid’s ball and listening to the wonderful music, you have never heard it before in real life.
ENDING
At the curtain call, you will separate from the actors by two platforms this time, which means you will return to the real world. The familiar music is sounded again, and a new crossing between reality and fantasy is taking place…
RESEARCH
Worldwide, the number of patients suffering from oral cancer is not a few, mainly in Asia and Africa. Among them, Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway and other countries have long banned the import of betel nuts and listed betel nuts as "drugs."
Devil Nut
Betel nut was listed as the first class carcinogen in the world in 2003, but in my hometown of Xiangtan, China, betel nut has become an industry and sells well all over the country. Betel nut is addictive, and people are easily addicted after trying it.
In this project, I designed a set of devices through the pathological study of oral cancer caused by betel nut, in order to warn people to eat less betel nut. At the same time, I also designed a device for patients who have had half of their face removed because of oral cancer. The mask allows them to gain confidence and dignity.
A doctor from the south passed by here and asked people to eat betel
The local people got a
nuts for
Many years later, people made eating betel
Betel nut carry
Betel nuts can be seen everywhere in convenience Nowadays, betel nut is used as a snack food and sold as an advertisement
Betel nut package is designed as a festive color and is often given as a gift together with red envelopes.
TRADITIONALCUSTOM
CONCEPT
Keep chewing betel nut, arecoline penetrates your
PROCESS
The cells start to become inflamed and produce red blood streaks, but you are already addicted and
The skin structure has become fibrotic and cancer cells have begun to
Mutation Invade Cancerous
The mutated fiber cells enter the epidermis and replicate continuously, occupying and destroying all the original working
FABRICATION PROCESS
Through CNC engraving machine, the main structure and details of the column can be engraved. From the material selection, you can choose lightweight polystyrene, which is cheap and easy to shape, and the outer layer can be sprayed with matte paint or glossy paint to highlight the sense of line and pathological morphology.
SECTION
DETAIL
CNC engraving machine
DEVELOPMENT
Infection: Spiral cross
Invasion: Transfer Fibrosis: Atrophy
Carcinogenesis: Irregular reproduction
Through the above several pathological methods, the plane structure is deepened and a new pathological structure is created.
After the main plane structure is formed, the column shape is obtained by rotating.
These pillars, through the original lines, can produce different shapes, some are beautiful and some are ugly. I hope that they can be erected in various places in the city to give people a warning effect.
Polystyrene
REDERING
Picture 1: I tried to place the pillars in the art gallery. The huge pillars made people feel the fear caused by pathological lines and made people think.
station or train station with a lot of people, decorate the space and let people know about betel nuts, and put an end to betel nuts.
I tried to design a mask, hoping to bring dignity and confidence to the "face-cut people". My uncle is a patient with oral cancer. His inferiority complex and serious psychological problems after his illness, and he was unable to contact his family and one-year-old grandson, because he has a devilish face, so this is the starting point for my mask design.
CANCEROUS
RESEARCH
In this part, I am concerned about patients who are disfigured due to oral cancer. They have different degrees of psychological problems due to the disease, and protect their dignity through masks.
Scan the code to watch the video
The video shot is called "Devil Nut" through light, shadow and blur, reflecting the feelings of young people after eating betel nuts. It is magical, indulgent, suffocating, and let people know the harm caused by betel nuts.
https://youtu.be/wDeqbP37HkU
SOCIAL
A: think this is a very meaningful thing
B: I will tell my father not to eat betel nuts anymore
C: This looks a little scary
D: This looks pretty cool,
E; When I was using this mask, I was still chewing on the betel nut. After knowing the story behind, I vomited the betel nut
CONCLUSION
During the investigation, I found that betel nut has a good sales volume, which also comes from the design of its packaging. It is often designed in red and yellow, which represents joy in China.
However, studies have shown that placing disgusting pictures on cigarette packages can effectively reduce purchases. So maybe it is possible to reduce people's purchase of betel nuts by designing packaging.
VIDEO SOFTWARE: tiktok
MODEL:Qipeng Luo
Master Graduation work | 硕士研究生毕设
Dreamland
Semester 3 MDes Interior Design
AbstractThis study questions the traditional therapy of interpreting dreams through the subconscious mind and instead focuses on sensory and visual approaches. Inspired by Yayoi Kusama's story of self-healing through dreams, this project explores how the process of dream generation can be integrated with visual stimulation in interior design, aiming to fulfil therapeutic purposes. By combining sandplay with narrative space, the project aims to guide individuals in self-exploration and healing. Research proposes that dreams, often illusory and fragmented, are subconscious projections that can be reached through shallow excavation methods. This exploration is realised through interactive experiences such as playing, creating, bathing and reading, with visual stimulation as the main experimental direction.
The research further explored the roots of dreams and childhood memories, choosing Britain's oldest playgrounds as the primary research site. The therapeutic potential of dreams was explored by analysing and collecting elements such as the shapes and colours of the rides, which were integrated into the design of the space. The study categorised the narrative space into three stages - childhood, adulthood and old agewith each stage representing a different state of dreaming. These stages incorporate activities such as sand tray games, bath ball making and bath ball experiences.
The ultimate goal is to guide participants to tap into their subconscious mind through sand tray games, collect bath ball materials through the rides, and create a bath ball that embodies their dream state. Participants dry the bath ball and
use it, and in the process of using the bath ball, they discover that it contains other people's dreams, thus achieving self-healing through reading other people's dreams.
This project contributes a unique approach to the field of interior design by integrating dream exploration and therapeutic activities into spatial design. It provides a framework for creating environments that not only fulfil functional needs but also stimulate the user's subconscious mind and promote emotional healing and self-discovery. This research will be particularly beneficial to designers interested in designing therapeutic environments, as well as psychologists exploring alternatives for emotional healing.
Manifesto of Surrealism
I Believe In The Future Resolution Of These Two States, Dream And Reality, Which Are Seemingly So Contradictory, Into A Kind Of Absolute Reality, A Surreality. (Breton, 1969) ———— André Breton
AIM
Explore the application of symbolic dream expressions in healing spaces, aiming to guide individuals towards psychological self-healing through space design. Investigate the relationship between childhood memories and dreams, and how these elements can be integrated into space design to evoke personal subconscious and emotions.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
How can symbolic elements of dreams be used in space design to enhance the healing effects of the environment?
How does the relationship between dreams and childhood memories influence emotional resonance in space design?
Key words: Dream、Psychological self-healing、Childhood memories、Symbolic elements of dreams
Time line
The definition and understanding of dreams have evolved significantly throughout history with the development of culture and science. In ancient times, many cultures viewed dreams as revelations from gods or supernatural forces. For instance, dreams in the Bible were often interpreted as messages from God. In ancient Greece, Aristotle believed that dreams were continuations or distortions of sensory experiences from daily life while Plato suggested that dreams might originate from the realm of the soul. In China, the Zhougong dream interpretation was an early systematic attempt to explain dreams, where they were seen as predictors of the future or revelations of inner secrets.
Freud proposed that dreams are expressions of the subconscious, while Jung further developed the concepts of the collective unconscious and archetypes
Additionally, the Native American tradition of the dreamcatcher reflects a belief in the power of dreams, with entire villages discussing and interpreting dreams daily to guide their lives. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as psychology emerged, dreams began to be seen as a crucial window into the human subconscious. Freud proposed that dreams are “the royal road to the unconscious,” arguing that they express repressed desires and emotions, often through symbolic means. Jung further expanded on this, suggesting that dreams reflect not only the personal unconscious but also the collective unconscious, involving universal archetypes. With advancements in neuroscience, dreams
LOGIC DIAGRAM
20th
The discovery of the Rapid Eye Movement
allowed scientists to study dreams for the first time through a physiological pathway, opening up the scientific exploration of dreaming.
have been redefined as the brain’s processing of memory, emotion, and cognition during sleep. Scientists now believe that while processing information, the brain may use dreams to integrate daytime experiences, regulate emotions, and solve problems. Modern research has shown that dreams not only aid in memory consolidation but also play a critical role in emotional regulation and trauma recovery.
Around 3000 BCSumerian Civilisation
Dreams were seen as a medium for messages from the gods, recorded on clay tablets in cuneiform.
The Zhou Gong Meng book on dream interpretation in ancient China, records the symbolism and omens of various dreams.
The ancient Egyptians viewed dreams as revelations from the gods and believed that seeing gods or deceased relatives in dreams was a way to receive oracles or prophecies. Around 1500 BC - Ancient Egypt
Around 500 A.D.China:
Late 19th century - Freud and Jung
Century - Discovery of REM Sleep
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DREAMS AND AGE
Childhood Characteristics Symbolic space
Childhood
Adult Rebirth
Single color and shape
Single emotion Source of dreams
Old
Dream storage Growth and choice scenarized
Multiple emotions
The meaning of dreams, the meaning of death
Amusement park
Garden of Death
Dreamland Margate, one of the UK’s oldest amusement parks, has been a beloved part of the community since its opening in 1900. Despite its age and a history of challenges, including a devastating fire and subsequent closure, there’s a strong push among locals to restore this historic park. But why such enthusiasm for reviving an old amusement park?
The answer lies in the deep connection between the park and the childhood memories of those who grew up with it. Dreamland is more than just a place of entertainment; it symbolizes the carefree joy of youth for many. The rides and attractions are intertwined with some of their happiest moments, making the park a touchstone for reliving those simpler times.
This drive to restore Dreamland is about more than just preserving a physical space—it’s about reconnecting with the emotions and dreams rooted in childhood. The park’s revival reflects the enduring influence of childhood memories on our dreams and aspirations.
But nowadays, it has been turned into a venue for performances, and very few people come here for fun anymore.
Characteristic wooden roller coaster, destroyed
Local residents protested and demanded that the government fix the
Slide Pinball Machine Flying Car Swivel Chair Roller Coaster
ELEMENT EXTRACTION
The process of dream production The process of Space production:
Condensation
Multiple characters merge and change form
Displacement
Transfer emotions to objects
Symbolization
Secondary Revision
Behavioral intervention and participation Make it logical
Condensation
Characteristic Transition
In reality maybe you have two friends but in the dream world he will become a character in the dream world. Like Mario Klingemann's work, painting a kind of chaotic portrait of a character.
Displacement
In the previous experiments, the expression of pixels and colours for the abstraction of the picture was found, which side by side proves the connection between colours and the mood of the picture. And in the dream world, the dream world assigns emotions on top of some characters or objects. (For example, breaking your favourite bottle in a dream)
There are different behaviours in the dream state, which are mainly expressions of subconscious behaviours and driven by desires.
The pre-programme will select specific shapes from Dreamland, mixing and combining them. Explore symbolic representations of dream forms.
Pair colours with different spatial amenities or furniture in mood colours.
EXPERIMENT: BATH BALL
Prepare citric acid, starch, baking soda, food coloring and other materials
Mix all the ingredients and add food colouring for colouring.
To satisfy reasonable behaviour and activity in space. And rationally connects the relationships between spaces, similar to Quemi's narrative expression.
In order to prevent us from realising that we are dreaming while we are dreaming, the dream world restructures all the elements to try to make the story in the dream world as plausible as possible.
Planning sensible routes in the space
The mention of keywords such as bath, colours, and dreams made me think of bath balls. In this section, I wanted to explore whether it is possible to combine bath balls, dreams and colours with each other by making my own bath balls.
In the process of experimentation, I found something interesting. When I finished the bath ball, I found that by placing strips of paper of the corresponding colours in the bath ball, the colours of the bath ball helped people to identify the different bath balls to a great extent.
Can store notes and other small objects inside
Pile up a small hill using the raw materials for both bath balls, to make it easier to combine the two semicircles together By squeezing hard, the bath ball is made and it takes 22 hours to dry before it can be used.
DISPLACEMENT
Through Robert Plutchik's theory on colours and emotions, we can associate different colours with various emotions, and furthermore assign such emotions to traditional amusement rides, giving them a new emotional meaning.Plutchik's Emotion Wheel Theory states that there is a colour for every emotion, e.g. yellow for joy, blue for sadness, green for trust and so on. green for trust, etc. (Plutchik, R. 1980) By combining these colours with play equipment, we can convey different emotional experiences through the colour design of the equipment.
For example, a trampoline can be coloured red to symbolise the thrill of the experience. A roller coaster slide can be coloured orange to convey a sense of surprise and enjoyment, enhancing the adrenaline rush for the rider.（ Kaya, N., & Epps, H. H. 2004)
Through this design, amusement rides are not only a tool for entertainment, but also a carrier for emotional expression, allowing visitors to feel the fluctuation and resonance of their inner emotions while experiencing the rides. This method of combining emotions and colours in the design of amusement rides can also bring new creativity and direction to the space.
DISPLACEMENT
SPACE GENERATION
DEATH AND COLOR
The concepts of death and rebirth are deeply intertwined with symbolism, particularly in dream interpretation and literature. Dreaming about death often symbolizes not an end, but a transformation or rebirth, which can signify personal growth or a major life transition (Custom Writing, 2024). This connection to rebirth naturally leads to the concept of cleansing and renewal, which is where the act of bathing comes into play. Bathing, both in dreams and real life, represents emotional cleansing and healing, a fresh start that can be seen as a form of rebirth (MyraDream, 2024).
Given this context, exploring the connection between dreams, color, and the act of bathing through the creation of bath bombs becomes an intriguing endeavor. Bath bombs, with their vibrant colors and effervescent nature, add layers of sensory pleasure and emotional rejuvenation, further enhancing the symbolic act of bathing as a form of emotional and
psychological healing (MyraDream, 2024). By crafting your own bath bombs, you can intentionally combine specific colors that are known to influence mood and emotional states, thereby creating a unique experience that not only cleanses the body but also touches the subconscious, much like a dream does.
EXPLOSIVE VIEW FUNCTION
connects
point of the slide is also to help you return to reality from this dream healing journey
JOURNEY INTRODUCTION
It takes 22 hours of drying time to make a bath ball, so chose a pinball machine to store the bath balls. There are two reasons why I used the pinball. Firstly, the pinball is derived from the original playground equipment, and secondly, by using the pinball, there is an interesting way of interaction between the human and the bath ball.
“Dry for 22 hours”
The dried bath balls will be placed on a shelf for storage. At this time you can distinguish and take the bath balls you are interested in by their colours, which come from other people's stories and dreams.
Experience and creation
Storage Your “Dream Ball“
Here you will have the opportunity to make your own bath ball (the colour of the bath ball depends on your dream and story) you can place your story in the bath ball.
Make your own “Dream Bath Ball”
Stamp collection
Excite Interest Joy Surprise Trust
The final space is a unique experience area where you will have the opportunity to feel and experience these specially designed bath bombs. As the bath bombs slowly dissolve in warm water, you will be pleasantly surprised to find hidden stories inside. These stories have been carefully written by others, full of emotion and reflection. While soaking in the bath, you can relax and enjoy the soothing atmosphere while reading these touching stories, providing you with a dual sense of healing.
After the experience, you can head to the rooftop garden, where you can express your own story, or the story you just read, through painting. This is not only a process of creation but also an opportunity to share. Your artwork may be displayed on the blue shelf, allowing more people to share in your insights and thoughts.
In the first space, you will access a dream of your subconscious mind by stimulating your subconscious mind through a sand tray game. You will need to organise the objects in the sandbox game into a dream or story of yours.
Sandplay Therapy
“Create your dream story”
Write your story
These facilities correspond to different colours and moods, you need to participate in different facilities and then you will get the corresponding stamps. Collect different stamps in order to redeem the raw materials of the bath ball for the right colour.
Here you will write down your story and then based on your story, you need to choose from the 5 colours above, the colour that belongs to your dream.
ENTRANCE
Figure 4.2 ：Rendering, Source: Made by the author, 2024
Figure 4.3 ：Rendering, Source: Made by the author, 2024
PHYSICAL MODEL
Figure 4.4 ：Physical model, Source: Made by the author, 2024
Figure 4.5、4.6 ：Physical model, Source: Made by the author, 2024
Figure 4.7 ：Physical model, Source: Made by the author, 2024
Figure 4.8 ：Physical model, Source: Made by the author, 2024 47
UI\ UX design | 交互UI设计
- AvoGo - - AvoGo -
Project Background:
Modern young people are busy with work and tend to choose takeaway food to solve their dietary problems, but takeaway food is usually not healthy enough. AvoGo is a food delivery App focused on healthy dining, aiming to provide users with convenient and healthy food delivery op�ons through personalized recommenda�ons, nutri�onal analysis and food safety assurance.
Design goal：
To provide an easy-to-use healthy delivery App for young people, healthy people and the elderly under the modern fast-paced life, so that they can quickly and intui�vely obtain meals that meet health standards, and urge businesses to improve food safety and quality.
Key Challenge:
Lack of assurance for healthy ea�ng: Most food delivery op�ons are high in calories, with li�le focus on health. Consumers find it difficult to determine whether the meals meet their nutri�onal needs.
Food safety concerns: The origin of ingredients is unclear, and consumers lack trust in the hygiene of the food.
Difficulty in choosing: There are too many meal op�ons, and users spend a lot of �me filtering meals that meet health standards.
Lack of personalized recommenda�ons: Current pla�orms struggle to provide personalized meal recommenda�ons based on users' health goals (e.g., muscle gain, weight loss, low-sodium diets).
Persona:
Health-conscious individuals: Users who focus on fitness and diet control, paying a�en�on to nutri�onal details and calorie intake. They expect personalized healthy meal recommenda�ons from the pla�orm.
Office workers: With busy schedules, they need quick and healthy meal op�ons. They hope the app offers fast, smart meal choices to save �me during busy workdays.
Elderly users: They require low-sodium, low-sugar meals and seek a simple interface, with a focus on food safety.
Avo
IP Design
Multi-view:
App Character Design:
For the app’s internal character design, the avocado remains the central inspira�on. A cute, lively avocado boy character has been created, designed with a friendly and approachable demeanor. This character not only adds a touch of fun but also enhances brand recogni�on by making it easier for users to remember the app. The character embodies the brand's commitment to healthy ea�ng and conveys a joyful, relaxed dining experience through its playful expressions and movements, strengthening the emo�onal connec�on between users and the brand.
Logo & icon Design: User Flow: AvoGo
The logo is inspired by the word "Avocado," a popular choice among young people and fitness enthusiasts. The name AvoGo combines "Avocado" and "Go," repre sen�ng health, energy, and ac�on. It’s catchy, memora ble, and perfectly aligns with the fast-paced, health-conscious lifestyle of younger users. The app’s UI and design theme focus on convenience, style, and healthy food delivery.
- Sign In -
To appeal to young users' visual preferences, the AvoGo login interface uses "avocado green" as the main color, enhanced with gradients to convey health and nature. The logo is integrated into the background for brand consistency, crea�ng a clean, simple design that ensures easy iden�fica�on and quick login. Key features include strong brand iden�ty and a fresh, health-oriented visual design.
Interactive logic(原型设计)：
In the overall interac�on design, we op�mize the user experience by simplifying each step and reducing the user's thinking �me. Especially in the input, selec�on and confirma�on links, each interface switch is very smooth, so that users can quickly complete the task. Through the applica�on of light UI dynamic effects, users feel feedback when opera�ng, and enhance the sense of interac�on.
Streamline the process: Streamline the steps and design a smooth interface switch.
Feedback design: Each opera�on has visual or dynamic feedback to improve the user experience.
Func�onal integra�on: taking into account user requirements and system logic to ensure seamless connec�on of each func�onal module.
Collect data -
Explora�on page -
A�er registra�on, the system collects the user's health data, such as age, weight, height, allergens, etc., in a simple and intui�ve way. Through this data, AvoGo can recommend personalized takeaway meals that meet users' health needs. The design of this page emphasizes the simplicity of the data entry process, ensuring that users can complete the data entry in the shortest �me and get accurate recommenda�ons.
Personalized recommenda�ons: Customized takeout recommenda�ons based on the user's health data.
On the Discovery page, users can quickly browse meals that meet their health goals through an AI recommenda�on algorithm. By filtering parameters such as health labels and price, users can easily find the right delivery. The page layout is simple and clear, highligh�ng healthy food and business informa�on, reducing the difficulty of selec�on.
Personalized recommenda�on: AI analyzes user preferences and accurately recommends healthy meals. Simple layout: Card design ensures quick access to important informa�on.
By integra�ng geoloca�on, delivery �me predic�on and real-�me tracking, users can keep abreast of the progress of food delivery. In the interface, the corresponding meal sugges�ons are displayed to the user more intui�vely. It also provides users with the possibility of flexible choice.
Healthy ea�ng is never a simple short-term control, but needs to be controlled for a long �me. Therefore, the calcula�on and sta�s�cs of daily and monthly intake are configured in the App, and the scanning analysis is used to allow users to be�er select and record food.
The func�on is be�er divided by the big box bu�on. It also allows users to be�er manage their orders and related health data.
