NeuraFutures

In collaboration with the MIT Media Lab Fluid Interfaces Group, this project explores the ethical and societal implications of brain-computer interfaces through speculative design.

Dates

November 2020 – August 2022

Team

Shannon Murphy, Cassie Scheirer

Role

Lead Prop Designer

Skills

Fabrication: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Power Tools

Design: Solidworks, Adobe Illustrator, Design for Travel

Leadership: Public Speaking, Mentoring, Project Management

Total Recall

A mind reading device from the 1990’s Total Recall movie.

Features

  • 32″ diameter
  • Design to travel from Vermont to Switzerland
  • Collapsible into 2D
  • Large format laser cut acrylic
  • 3/4″ plywood structure
  • Hardware for easy re-assembly

Cerebro

A mind-reading device from the X-Men universe.

Features

  • Baseball helmet
  • electrical conduit
  • Caulk
  • Spray paint
  • EL Wire

Mythology Helmet

A Rick and Morty mind reading device used in an episode featuring couples therapy.

Features

  • PETG Body
  • SLA Transparencies
  • LED Lighting