Everybody sleeps, whether a lot or a little, we all do it. As children, getting sleep is instilled into our everyday routine; but as we grow older it seems that the importance of a good night's rest loses it’s value. We fight off the urge to sleep because we have far too many tasks and projects that need to be completed first. But regardless of your age, your job, or whatever you have on your to-do list, you need sleep! However, in today's 24 hour, fast-paced world, sleep has begun to have a negative connotation. Many adults see it as an unnecessary task or a sign of laziness. 

 

This mentality towards sleep is not only incorrect but also unhealthy. My goal with this exhibition is to correctly inform people about sleep and it's significance in our everyday lives through interactive experience. By juxtaposing the importance of sleep with the importance of financial responsibility, the 24 Hour Mind was created.  This exhibit takes the form a mock sleep bank that educates viewers on the functions of sleep within a banking environment. The 24 Hour Mind offers you the opportunity to create a mock dream or sleep account and use it to further interact with the exhibit. Viewers end their experience by inputting their own sleep information which will allow them to view the financial status of their individual sleep accounts. The 24 Hour Mind is an engaging learning exhibit that encourages viewers to be more involved with their sleep habits.