Intermomental
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Intermomental
The Passage of Time Between Moments
In conventional temporal systems, the perception of time relies on standardized temporal units such as seconds and minutes.
Intermomental addresses the question of what human perception of time and moments would be like if, within a system, moments were not equally perceived. This project proposes a system where heart beats are considered as a unit of time. This choice stems from the fact that, the heart is considered as atemporal indicator, reflecting various internal and external parameters of an individual.
Through observation and experimentation using digital devices, this project seeks to explore the concept of time in a tangible, physical context, presenting it visually and non-numerically to offer a new understanding of time that may contribute to a better comprehension of ourselves and the concept of time in the future .
Why Heart?
The heart is the source of our vitality and the force that sustains us in the physical world. In a sense, each heartbeat seems to mine time from nature itself, granting us another moment to exist.
At the same time, the repetitive rhythm of the heartbeat, much like the cycle of the sun or the ticking of a clock, provides a reference through which we perceive change around us. The difference, however, is that the source of this rhythm does not lie outside us. It emerges from within, deeply connected to each person's emotions, experiences, and inner life.
First Heartbeat
Our Time
Human life begins with the first heart beat and ends with the last one
Last Heartbeat
The Logic
Based on individual emotions, thoughts, and physical state, Patterns vary within a fixed interval. In other words, the time consumption rate (the duration between two heart beats) of a single individual differs across varying conditions.
Different Consumption Rates Over 30 s
How do we use our time in different situation ?
stationary state
Normal 30 Seconds
Pleasant Thoughts
Fast Breath
Upsetting Thoughts
After Exercise
Different people
Different patterns of time use
Hardware and Implementation
Capturing the heartbeat pattern over 30 seconds
The HBTI
(Heart Beat Time Indicator)
This device is created to combining RTC (Real-Time Clock) with a heart rate sensor. It visually resembles a regular clock, but its second counter works based on the heartbeats.
Universal Robot
capturing images with the lamp mounted on a robot, allowing for greater control and precision in the movement of the light.
This setup aims to enhance the accuracy and consistency of the experiment, providing a more detailed and controlled representation of the temporal intervals and their complex interrelationships.
Exhibited at Dutch Design Week 2024
The software
For the presentation at Dutch Design Week, a software application was developed that allowed exhibition visitors to simultaneously generate circular patterns, capture their own image via a webcam, and observe and experience the real-time effect of their heartbeat.