The Other Me in Dreams

Growing up brings changes that can be difficult to accept, from losing loved ones to watching treasured memories fade. These experiences sometimes lead me to imagine existing in another form. Becoming an object suggests a release from complex emotions, while becoming an animal represents an imagined life beyond everyday responsibilities. These forms offer ways to express qualities, feelings, and connections that may be difficult to describe directly.Generative AI provides a medium for making these imaginings visible. Zhou and Lee (2024) emphasise the importance of human ideation and selection in AI-assisted artistic creation. Building on this perspective, The Other Me in Dreams places participants’ keyword choices at the centre of the experience. Through interaction design and critical inquiry, it explores how AI interprets and combines these words, and how unexpected results might invite participants to reconsider their intentions. The project encourages reflection on the qualities they wish to change or preserve, alongside their connections with others and the world.