Super Power:
Emotion Controller
Super Power:
Emotion Controller
Brief: “Create a technological ‘super power’ prototype which is demoed or performed.”
I've always been fascinated by the nature of emotions—how they fluctuate, why some people manage them effortlessly while others struggle. This curiosity led me to explore the idea of an "Emotion Controller"—a conceptual device that allows people to regulate their emotions freely. I imagined a future where a wearable, lens-like device could help individuals modulate their feelings, offering greater control over emotional states in everyday life.
To bring this concept to life, I developed a storyboard illustrating different scenarios in which the Emotion Controller could be used. Through this visual narrative, I explored how this imagined technology might function in various situations, depicting its impact on individuals' emotions and interactions.
In my first attempt, I envisioned an emotion forecast visualization tool. However, I received feedback that my "superpower" concept felt too similar to an existing app service. Wanting to explore a scenario that felt less like an app while continuing to develop my interest in emotion control, I sought a new approach.
Inspired by air purifiers, I imagined a machine that could transform emotional energy. In this second concept, emotions would be treated like air quality, with a purifier absorbing and altering the emotional atmosphere of a room.
Inspired by air purifiers, I imagined a machine that could transform emotional energy. In this second concept, emotions would be treated like air quality, with a purifier absorbing and altering the emotional atmosphere of a room.
Scenario:
1. A person enters a room equipped with an emotion purifier.
2. The person is angry, causing the room to fill with "angry energy."
3. The air in the room changes accordingly.
4. The emotion purifier turns on, and a red warning light flickers.
5. The purifier operates, gradually shifting the light from red to green.
6. As a result, the person's emotion changes from anger to calm.
1. A person enters a room equipped with an emotion purifier.
2. The person is angry, causing the room to fill with "angry energy."
3. The air in the room changes accordingly.
4. The emotion purifier turns on, and a red warning light flickers.
5. The purifier operates, gradually shifting the light from red to green.
6. As a result, the person's emotion changes from anger to calm.
Final Concept:
After receiving feedback that my "superpower" could be more personal and specific in its usage, I developed a future scenario where an individual could control their emotional state based on different situations.
As modern society becomes increasingly complex, the concept of having multiple personas is emerging as a significant trend in Korea (link). Inspired by this phenomenon, I imagined a future where people could freely shift between different emotional personas at will.
While chemical treatments are currently used to help individuals suffering from depression or anxiety disorders, I began to speculate whether such treatments could be applied in new ways. This led me to envision a future where people could regulate their emotional states through a combination of smart lenses and chemical treatments—an Emotion Controller that enables individuals to adjust their emotional personas depending on their needs and circumstances.
After receiving feedback that my "superpower" could be more personal and specific in its usage, I developed a future scenario where an individual could control their emotional state based on different situations.
As modern society becomes increasingly complex, the concept of having multiple personas is emerging as a significant trend in Korea (link). Inspired by this phenomenon, I imagined a future where people could freely shift between different emotional personas at will.
While chemical treatments are currently used to help individuals suffering from depression or anxiety disorders, I began to speculate whether such treatments could be applied in new ways. This led me to envision a future where people could regulate their emotional states through a combination of smart lenses and chemical treatments—an Emotion Controller that enables individuals to adjust their emotional personas depending on their needs and circumstances.