REST ERROR — ANALOG SYSTEM FOR THE STUDY AND RECORDING OF DREAMS AND EMOTIONAL STATES
From Print Journal to Small Startup
MY PROJECT
A student project from last year, presented as a zine, focusing on the themes of nightmares, insomnia, and anxious thoughts. Through writings and visual imagery, the project explores a person’s mental state, their fears, and their journey toward recovery.
Format: Printed publication
Concept: Patient’s diary
SMALL STARTUP
The transition from a printed zine to a conceptual product—an analog system for researching dreams and nocturnal experiences REST ERROR
IDENTITY
Collage identity REST ERROR
1. Logo
Name: REST ERROR
Symbolism: It symbolizes the intersection of dream and reality. The four-pointed shape resembles an impulse or the moment an image or dream is captured. The circular elements represent research scales and mechanical systems.
Graphics: It is constructed by combining fine geometric typography with technical schematics.
2. Signature Palette
Charcoal (#292A29) — charcoal gray
Smoke Gray (#626461) — smoky gray
Milky White (#E7E3D9) — milky white
Signal Red (#A4514D) — muted red
3. Typography
Display Font: Space Groteck
Typeface: IBM Plex Sans
Monospace Font: IBM Plex Mono
4. Carriers
Archival Notebook: A notebook for recording dreams, internal states, and observations.
Business Cards: Cards featuring contact information and a brief project concept.
Sticker Set: Stickers displaying the logo, module codes, serial numbers, and symbolic markings. These are affixed to packaging, device casings, and archival materials.
NEW PRODUCT
Reimagining the zine through dream observations
The product is an experimental mechanical device that integrates five interchangeable functional modules, each dedicated to a distinct stage of internal experiential processing.
The mechanical device for working with nightmares, anxiety, and other concerns
PRODUCT KEY VISUALS — RE KV 05
01. DREAM EXTRACTOR — Dream Extractor
A module for recording and visually interpreting dreams. It symbolically extracts images and fragments of nocturnal experiences, helping to archive them in a repository of observations.
KV01
02. NIGHT RESET — Night Recharge
A module for your evening bedtime ritual. It helps you slow down, shift your focus, and anchor repeating thoughts before resting.
KV02
03. FEAR METER — Anxiety Gauge
A module for subjectively assessing the intensity of fear or anxiety. It allows users to track their own emotional state and observe its changes.
KV03
