What is Project Dasein?
Project Dasein is dedicated to enhancing the human experience through the profound understanding of dynamic forces that shape our movement and existence. By harnessing the innovative power of Force Portraits, we aim to illuminate the unique interplay between the body and its environment.
Our mission is to empower individuals with personalized insights into their own biomechanics, reducing injury risks and elevating athletic performance. Through continuous exploration and education, we strive to write a new chapter in the narrative of human potential, where every step is a harmonious blend of science, health, and the art of movement.
Born from a passion to prevent injuries
It started as an idea at Tensegrity Physical Therapy, a clinic dedicated to using data analysis tools to help athletes at all levels overcome injuries and improve performance.
The clinic is located in the running capital of the world, Eugene, Oregon. This proximity to world class athletes and immersion in a thriving running culture inspired our chief creators to invent a new metric tool for the runners in their community.
Meet our Team
Introducing Force Portraits
One of our early inspirations was the work of Jackson Pollock and his ability to project complex human motion onto a canvas as a work of art. Richard Taylor realized that these abstract paintings are fractal, and that authentic Pollocks have a unique “fractal fingerprint” which distinguishes them from the work of other artists.
Force Portraits evolved from this line of thinking, but instead of using paint on canvas we project 3D patterns of force onto 2D images. We have discovered that just as Jackson Pollock paintings have a unique fractal fingerprint, every runner has a unique Force Portrait.