Mind in Motion

Yunso Jung

Mind in Motion is a series of interfaces that translates users’ brain activity into creative outputs. In an era where much of the creative process is increasingly automated, this project probes the relationship between control and creativity. It draws inspiration from surrealist automatism—a technique that embraces the unconscious by relinquishing conscious control to guide artistic creation. By doing so, it explores notions of authorship and agency, offering users a unique souvenir that captures an 'authentic' imprint of their individuality, even without direct control. The series consists of four prototypes, each translating moments of focus and relaxation into creative outputs. Dream Journal generates a stream of nonsensical text that reflects the user’s level of relaxation. Frequent Encounters uses brain activity to tune a radio, producing a shifting audio collage from local stations. Automata transforms the data into evolving bitmap patterns, printed in real time. Finally, Wavelet is a marbling device that maps mental states to different colours, with water pumps dripping paints to form fluid, organic patterns. Together, these prototypes transform the subconscious into tangible, sensory experiences. They invite users to reconsider the boundaries between control and self-expression in the digital age.

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This project was developed as a final-year project in the Design Communication BA (Hons) programme at LASALLE College of the Arts. Supervisory support and guidance were provided by Andreas Schlegel.