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Can transit be more than just a means to 
a destination? Can it become an experience in itself? In this project, transit is reimagined as 
a healing space for individuals suffering from chronic health conditions.

Drawing from microgravity research and concepts from the International Space Elevator Consortium, our design envisions a far future where 18-hour journeys to space are used as a form of cancer treatment.

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2022

Under the supervision of Patrick Chia
In collaboration with Shaina Kang
Speculative Product Design

Research

Space Transport
The International Space Elevator Consortium has proposed a future transportation system concept that would use a tether anchored to Earth's surface, extending into space. Research and development into the concept is still ongoing.

Microgravity & Cancer
Studies have shown that microgravity can inhibit cancer cell growth, reduce their ability to form tumours, and increase their sensitivity to chemotherapy. These findings have prompted further research into the effects of space-based conditions on cancer therapy.

Ideation

Space Pod
Special Phenomena

Spacecrafts orbiting above the Earth experience a unique phenomenon where they witness multiple sunrises and sunsets in a single day.

Concept

The final concept is a space pod designed for 18-hour journeys to space as a form of cancer therapy. In this environment, a combination of advanced medical technology and microgravity targets cancer cells, aiding in the management 
of the disease. 

Meanwhile, patients can experience extraordinary phenomena such as witnessing sunsets and sunrises every 90 minutes, offering a profound and emotional journey that challenges their perceptions of mortality, time, as well as the human condition.