The Space Module

A while back, Performance One approached us to work on a multimedia installation to expand an earlier concept we produced for them that featured fake aliens ("fake" because we couldn't book real ones). The task was to build a very uncomfortable meeting space. So, one of us jokingly said "we should build a spaceship".

A space module as a space for meetings — would being so uncomfortably close to each other change the way we work and think together?

Unbeknown to us, this project would become a great mental and physical workout, but more on that later.

The Outer Shell

The Ambient

The module comes equipped with an interior ambient light that changes according to the mood of the astronauts.

The Control Panel

A complete control panel lets the commander and co-pilots operate the module.

Interaction

The onboard computer is slightly smarter than the Apollo Guidance Computer, which took people to the Moon. And, as a bonus, it has WiFi. Not trying to imply anything here, but just FYI.

Take off and Landing

Speaking about going places, the commander can choose one of 40 destinations and then launch the module into the void of their imagination:

Since the module is still missing its propulsion systems, we can't claim that it will fly anywhere, but at least we've equipped it with some informative user interfaces and a few interactions which should bring enjoyment to the commander and co-pilots:

Plus, there's a timer that keeps track of launch / landing / journey / meeting times:

Photo Ops

We know what you're thinking: "I love it, but can it take selfies?"

The Installation Has Many Uses

Some more snippets of The Space Module in movie action: