Dreams are inherently ambiguous and unpredictable, yet humanity has always sought meaning within them. Using this impulse as a conceptual lens, this project explores dream symbols through the context of Vietnamese culture.
Drawing on Carl Jung’s theory of the archetypes and collective unconscious, Điềm (omen) views dream interpretation as a culturally shaped process, in which different societies develop distinct ways of decoding symbolic meanings. Focusing on Vietnamese cultural symbols, the project examines the relationship between cultural heritage and how dreams are understood in Vietnam.
Through a short animated film, alongside supporting outcomes such as web and print design, the project aims to offer audiences a renewed perspective on Vietnamese culture. As a young Vietnamese creator, I hope this work encourages younger generations to reconnect with their roots - not by preserving culture as something static, but by reinterpreting and allowing it to evolve in contemporary and personal ways.
