WORKS  Lucid Dream

Experiment 3
Haziness (몽롱함)



The Korean word "몽롱하다" describes a state of haziness or dazedness, often experienced in dreams or moments of drowsiness. This exploration aimed to translate that sensation into fluid, textural visuals using p5.js. By leveraging body rhythm data (breath, pulse, and blink patterns) collected from fellow students, we generated abstract, evolving textures that mimic the drifting, dreamlike nature of "몽롱함."



p5.js Links
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Generative Visuals & Concept

The visuals represent the blurred boundary between consciousness and dreams, where clarity fades and surreal logic takes over. 

Using generative design techniques, the textures continuously shift—mirroring the unpredictable flow of dreams during REM sleep.

*REM Sleep & Lucid Dreams

Lucid dreams primarily occur during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a deep sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and irregular breathing. During this state, heart rate can fluctuate based on dream intensity, further reinforcing the connection between physiological rhythms and dreamlike visuals.









Visual Variations




Base Visuals:

Core representations of body rhythm data

Long-Exposure Effect: 

Background transparency accumulates over time, creating 
layered noise and an intensified dreamlike atmosphere.












Reflections

This project challenged me to balance technical precision with artistic abstraction, especially in mapping body rhythms to dynamic visuals. 

After multiple iterations, we refined a process that effectively conveys the dazed, fluid quality of dreams—a rewarding outcome that brought our concept to life through data-driven design.









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