ONEIRONAUTS
An exploratory group design project on lucid dreaming, Oneironauts envisions dream realms as interactive spaces for self-discovery and cognitive expansion.
Skillsets
Research, Impact evaluation, sketching, 3D visualisation, Conceptualisation
Domain
Product Design Planet-Centric Climate Wellbeing
Type
Group Project
Duration
10 Weeks
Collaboration
Softwares
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Illustrator
Photoshop
Procreate
Year
2024
Who are Oneironauts ?
The Oneironauts, a tribe of lucid dreamers, are masters of navigating the dream world with full consciousness and intent.
The name "Oneironaut" comes from the Greek words oneiros (dream) and nautes (sailor), reflecting their shared passion for journeying through the dream realm.
THE DREAMERS
THE THINKERS
Persona Design
Daily Rituals
Record personal experiences in various formats (audio, video, writing).
Get into Meditate, dream journal, and practice lucid dreaming techniques.
Create artistic works like music, poetry, dance, and visual art.
Engage in self-exploration, self-improvement, and team-building.
Cook, share meals, and participate in cultural sharing.
Core Belief & Values
Dreams connect past, present, and future, offering a path to self discovery and unity.
Self-exploration, creativity, shared wisdom, cultural diversity, and unity in the dream world.
Dream-inspired storytelling, poetry, and art shape communication.
Metaphors and symbols deepen connections in conversations.
Tool
Record personal experiences in various formats (audio, video, writing).
Meditate, dream journal, and practice lucid dreaming techniques.
Create artistic works like music, poetry, dance, and visual art.
Engage in self-exploration, self-improvement, and team-building.
Cook, share meals, and participate in cultural sharing.
Case Studies
The Chaos Theory
Chaos theory isn’t exactly about chaos, it’s about how tiny change in a big system can affect everything .
The Butterfly Effect
It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly’s wing can ultimately cause a typhoon half way around the world.
Cultural Philosophy
Dreams as a Parallel World (Chinese Taoist Beliefs)
In Taoist philosophy, there’s a story of Zhuangzi's Butterfly Dream, where the philosopher wonders whether he is a man dreaming of being a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming of being a man. This concept could inspire the Oneironauts to view the dream world and the waking world as equally real, with lucid dreams being a way to manipulate both realities
Totem
The Oneiric Totem symbolizes the journey between dreams and reality. It depicts a figure mid-fall, transitioning from the ethereal dreamscape to the grounded waking world. Two prominent eye-like spheres represent the interconnectedness of both realms, serving as a reminder of their ever-present influence on each other.
Space Design
The plan for space
Process Work
Meditation Space
Innovative design helps people to spend time in the meditation home, privately as well in pairs, the group meditation space allows the oneironauts to connect with others and meditate collectively to better help lucid dreaming.
Front View
Side View
Sleeping Space
Private sleeping place for the 8 Oneironauts, where they can foster their dreams to create a better future for themselves, a collective lounge area where people can rest together or have talks. Dividers that give you privacy and windows allowing for natural lighting.
Side View
Side View
Group Credits