Memorscope



Collective Memory Sharing Device, 2024
Industrial design, Interaction design, HCI Research, Creative direction

Presented at : MIT News, MIT Morningside Academy of Design, NeurIPS



Imagine you’ve gone on a trip with your family and friends.
What if you could revisit those precious memories without sifting through hundreds of photos dumped into a shared album that you never actually look back at?








  Memorscope is a memory blending device that merges the deeply human experience of face-to-face interaction with advanced AI technologies to explore and create collective memories.

 



 Inspired by how we use microscopes and telescopes to examine and uncover hidden details, Memorscope allows two users to “look into” each other’s faces, using this intimate interaction as a gateway to their shared memories.

  Through this process, the device leverages AI models like those from OpenAI and Midjourney, which introduce different aesthetic and emotional interpretations, resulting in a dynamic and evolving collective memory space.



*Thanks to Udayan and Sam for being the perfect models!



  This space transcends the limitations of traditional shared albums, offering a fluid, interactive environment where memories are not just static snapshots but living, evolving narratives shaped by the ongoing relationship between users.
  Memorscope, therefore, stands at the intersection of technology and art, redefining how we perceive, share, and engage with our memories, making the act of remembering a collaborative and emotionally resonant experience.




Device Final Photos













How it works



Collective Memory Space 





Workflow of Memorscope




Wearables



Motive










Demo


Exhibition : Orbit - Aug.2024, Seoul, South Korea



They look

And they talk about each other’s memory








Demo : NeurIPS Creative AI -Dec.2024, Vencuver, Canada





Process


Sketches



Inspiration images ( from Blade Runner2049, Harry Potter, Inside Out )






Reference Designs



3D modeling






Metal Laser Cut





Assembly








Media Coverage


MIT News





MIT Morningside Design Academy