ARTWORKS
Stair Assist
(Wood Work)
A two wheel dolley with clover-shaped wheel design to help grab onto steps while carrying heavy cargo up the stairs effortlessly. The project went through prototyping from laser cutting to wood work assembly which was tested to be working on the Ryder Hall stairs at Northeastern University but ideally in a pulling up motion.
Cityscape (Multimedia Painting)
My exchange year in Boston by the Charles River where I majored in Experience Design was transformative to me. This painting acts as my personal memoir for the inspirations this gorgeous city brought me. The base was digitally collaged in Photoshop, which was then printed and painted over with colour pencils and crayons carefully to mimic the photo-like texture with popping colour contrast.
PRISM VS. MegaEdu (Participatory Future Showcase)
By analysing trends and signals in education using the STEEP framework (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political), my team of 4 mapped potential trajectories for higher education in 2050, envisioning two contrasting models: PRISM and MegaEdu Corp. We then organised the showcase, inviting Duke’s education community to engage with these scenarios by first stepping into the role of "The Algorithm" to decide whether personas entered MegaEdu Corp’s high-paying career track or a blue-collar path. They then flipped the persona cards to design a PRISM curriculum and select a career path aligned with individual passions. This exercise helped us connect speculative futures with real-world perspectives and spark discussions on the ethical balance between equity, personalisation, and societal needs in education.
Ayurvedic Illusion (Interactive Installation)
The installation, designed to stimulate conversation and instigate change around sustainable formulas and “green-washing” in the beauty industry, coupled with a critical reassessment of user consumption habits. Participants have the opportunity to scan their used or newly purchased cosmetic products at this installation made from cosmetics packaging. After each scan, they receive a 'receipt' that entails the ingredients and environmental impact of their product. This experience delivers a new interactive form of consumer education, and encourages reflection on existing user behaviours for cosmetics.
