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Space Sleep Capsule

A proposed space sleep capsule combines a coral-inspired pneumatic device with scent and ambient light. Designed by an interdisciplinary team, it aims to create a more comfortable sleeping environment for astronauts and strengthen their connection to Earth through scents associated with terrestrial locations.

CONTEXT / ROLE

International Art & Design Interdisciplinary Workshop / Core team member

RESEARCHInterdisciplinary / Environmental imagination
01LI XIANG / 2022
Sleep capsule — structure, environment and experience
Sleep capsule — structure, environment and experienceVIEW IMAGE
02LI XIANG / 2022

A sensory environment for sleep

The design brings a coral-inspired pneumatic device together with scent and ambient lighting. It proposes intelligent adjustment of the capsule’s internal smell and light as part of the relationship between the occupant and the cabin. By mapping scent changes to locations on Earth, the concept seeks to support a sense of connection with the planet while addressing comfort in a space sleeping environment.

03LI XIANG / 2022
Pneumatic structures and capsule system design
Pneumatic structures and capsule system designVIEW IMAGE
04LI XIANG / 2022
Space Sleep Capsule — concept film
05LI XIANG / 2022

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Created in the 2022 International Art & Design Interdisciplinary Workshop, the project brought together teammates with backgrounds in mechanics, pharmacy, psychology, environmental design and smart connectivity. I worked as a core member of the team, contributing to the design of the biomimetic pneumatic sleep capsule.

06LI XIANG / 2022
Pneumatic components and control system
Pneumatic components and control systemVIEW IMAGE
07LI XIANG / 2022
Scent, light and environmental connections
Scent, light and environmental connectionsVIEW IMAGE
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