Unveiling the Lucid Dreamscape
This project explores the fascinating world of lucid dreaming–that state where you become aware you're dreaming and can even control the experience. The posters capture this surreal, ever-shifting landscape through a unique typographic journey.
Software Used—Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
and Procreate, Miro
Categories—Poster Design, Type-Only Poster, Album Cover Design, Pattern Design
Project Completion—August 2022
Categories—Poster Design, Type-Only Poster, Album Cover Design, Pattern Design
Project Completion—August 2022
Concept: Reality + Dream = Endless Possibilities
The inspiration ignited with the concept of Lucid Dreaming–the ability to be aware within your dream. This translated into the idea of "being in two places at once – REALITY+DREAM." Just as a dreamer experiences their surroundings in a unique way, so too would typography on the posters. Various typefaces, scaled, repeated, and layered, represent the strange and unpredictable nature of dreams. The drastic changes in size and the repetition mirror the way dreams can feel: vast and disorienting at times.
Visualizing the Bizarre: Type as Dreamscape
To portray the strange and unpredictable nature of dreams, I utilized a mix of typefaces: some bold and clear, others blurred and distorted. These typographical elements were scaled, layered, and even cut apart, mirroring the fluidity and transformation of dreams. The drastic size changes and repetitions further reflected the dreamlike sense of disorientation.
Unveiling the Process: From Haiku to Poster
My creative journey began with a deep dive. I immersed myself in lucid dreaming, collecting over 50 references and artifacts to fuel my imagination. This included writing haikus, those short, evocative poems, which I then translated into visuals. Timed-sentences, created under pressure, also helped me delve deeper into the topic.Poetic Exploration: Music and Design
To further explore the dream world, I channeled my research into patterns and album cover designs inspired by lucid dreaming music. This poetic exercise served as a rich resource pool, sparking ideas as I visualized the final posters.Beyond the Digital: Analog Experiments
While design software was crucial, I didn't neglect the power of analog tools. Using traditional methods, I experimented with compositions, layering type and sketching ideas to bring the dream world to life.The final product, "Lucid Dreaming," is a testament to this exploration. This work, which you can also find on Are.na and Miro, captures the essence of lucid dreaming: a realm of boundless possibilities where reality and imagination collide.
