Poster

Dreamweaver's Mindtree

Navn
Yuting Chen
Uddannelsesgrad
Kandidat
Fagfelt
Design
Institut
Visuelt Design
Program
Visual Game and Media Design
År
2024

" I came into this world not to reproduce. But to see how flowers bloom and how water flows, how the sun rises, and when the sunset falls. Living in this world, I simply seek to understand some truths and encounter interesting events. Life is an accident, in which I look for cause and effect. "

Nearly one billion people globally are significantlyaffected by mental health issues. Common disorderslike anxiety and depression can have a profoundimpact, influencing individuals' daily functionalitiesmay lead to substantial economic consequences downthe line. Important to note is that mental health, like physicalhealth, is something to be maintained during constantevolution.

Nightmares can, in some cases, be clearly linked tomental health issues like new, forming, stresses andanxieties. For most, waking up from a nightmareis only a temporary release before having to face thesource of the nightmares themselves.

Some game has been my solace during lows.  Sitting teary-eyed in arocking chair watching the wind sweep across the grassy landscape at sunrise, the gentle music felt safeand inclusive. So I also want to work on a game focusing on environmental narratives. Looking for the potential of games in psychotherapy.

Dreamweaver's Mindtree is a first-person exploration game set in the fascinating world of dreams. It allows players to travel through a mysterious forest filled with strange bubbles and interconnected roots. It aims to simulate the intricate relationship between the human brain, emotions and dreams. Through visual metaphorical representations and interactive elements, it creates an immersive and emotionally resonant experience. 

 

Game trailer

An Exploration of Environmental Storytelling in a Dreamlike World

This is a dream world filled with emotions. At the center of the world is the bubble tree that symbolizes the brain, and the roots connect the whole environment like neurons.  Bad emotions are affecting our dreams. Go and destroy it quickly to avoid nightmares.

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