This project explores the fascinating connection between physical and digital memory. I've created a mechanical wooden sphere, where the upper portion is uniquely formed from layered MRI scans of individuals experiencing happiness. Within the sphere, a rotating carousel presents six distinct 3D illustrated memories from my own life. A connected digital interface allows users to control the carousel and simultaneously view the verifiable events that inspired these personal recollections. This dynamic interaction between the tangible sphere and its digital counterpart underscores memory's inherent subjectivity, inviting us to consider how our perceptions, shaped by daily life, can differ significantly from objective reality.

PROCESS:
The starting point was a simple question, how has the way we preserve memories changed, and what have we lost in that shift? Turning MRI scans into a physical form meant stacking dozens of them in 3D software to approximate a sphere, which was as technically painful as it sounds. The bigger engineering challenge came later: calculating whether the motor and poles could actually handle the torque of the rotating carousel without failing. Material choice ended up being its own rabbit hole, different woods behaved differently under load, and finding one that wouldn't warp over time shaped the final form as much as any design decision. I wanted people to leave feeling something about their own memory, not just observe mine.