LACUNA
A complementary experience for viewers of the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
The concept
A lab report
A lab report
This project presents a lab report from Joel, the main character in the movie, documenting his visit to the clinic where he undergoes a procedure to erase memories of his his past relationship, with Clementine. The design is an immersive exploration of memory, loss, and the complexity of human emotion.
The challenges
Emotional System
The challenges
Emotional System
1. To create a system that displays Joel's memories from his previous relationships.
2. To combine the coldness of a lab report with the warmth of a loving yet painful and emotional relationship.
The solution
physical objects & my own breakup
2. To combine the coldness of a lab report with the warmth of a loving yet painful and emotional relationship.
The solution
physical objects & my own breakup
Through extensive research into the film’s themes, I incorporated both emotional depth and tangible objects shared by Joel and Clementine during their relationship. This design process became deeply personal as I navigated my own breakup, which heavily influenced the emotional tone of the website. The systems and interactions reflect my own feelings during that time, creating a raw, authentic connection between the design and the viewer.