the art of lingering
PRATT INSTITUTE, SENIOR THESIS 2025
I am inspired by the notion of lingering and how experiences extend beyond the moment, existing between presence, absence, and incompleteness.
Through autoethnographic research, I translate the intersection of physical and mental into a modular, spatial taxonomy. Lingering becomes both a question and structure: a space where presence is never fixed, but continually re-formed, remembered, and reassembled.
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speculative display case
Taking inspiration from the effortless glide of the YSL lip oil, the display seeks to embody YSL as more than a brand—a lifestyle. It captures the essence of bold confidence and luxury empowering anyone that uses the product.
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COMING SOON
speculative wayfinding
A wayfinding experience for Pratt Institute inspired by the organic flow of thought, guiding visitors through an interconnected landscape of ideas.
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synk
An app designed for creatives. Generates a color palette daily based on your dreams.
Save, Share, Comment and Like.
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adidas youth concept manual
Developed @SKYnoa under the guidance of the Senior Designer to develop a detailed branding, store concept and visual merchandising guide for all Adidas Mono Kids stores across China, spanning over 300 pages of cross-merchandising configurations.
For more information, reach out! Photo Courtesy of SKYnoa and Adidas.
meet me tomorrow and i’ll tell you all about it
Designing a 100 page book inspired by a conversation with my friend sparked inspiration for this exploration. This dialogue illuminated the pervasive tendency in human behavior – the inclination to project distinct personas based on our interactions.
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SKYnoa
Redesign
2024
UI/UX & Web Design 2024
https://www.skynoa.com/
Tools: Figma & Squarespace
Skills: Typography & Web Design
The client requested a website redesign to enhance navigation, improve visual hierarchy, and establish a personalized design system. Additionally, the redesign aimed to simplify the process of uploading completed projects and make it easier to locate and explore them.
The Art of Lingering
Design Systems
Tools: Adobe CC, Rhino, Blender
Skills: Systems Design, Data Visualization
I’m inspired by the concept of lingering, how experiences extend beyond the moment, existing between presence, absence, and incompleteness. Through autoethnographic research, I translate the intersection of physical and mental into a modular, spatial taxonomy. Lingering becomes both a question and structure: a space where presence is never fixed, but continually re-formed, remembered, and reassembled.
Proposal:
This project began as a way for me to question and challenge the conventional role of graphic design as a fleeting, commercial tool by investigating its potential to represent and manipulate time. The commercialization of time in design—how it is measured, commodified, and
erased within our daily lives. Design is not just consumed in the moment but lingers, influencing perception, memory, and data permanence. We as viewers are unconscious participants in this cycle, constantly discarding things we consume while their interactions remain permanently archived in our memories.
This project has evolved over the course of 8 months and in its current state, explores the tension between conscious and subconscious lingering, translating behavioral data into a visual-spatial system that invites people to dwell in non-utilitarian ways. I wanted to explore how experiences can extend beyond their immediate presence. As I’ve been thinking and pushing myself to explore this topic, I found myself carrying this erratic energy of my thoughts everywhere I go; whether it be to my classes, restaurants or my dorm room. It’s lingering in my head..
Can these thoughts be turned on and off on command? And I begin to wonder if this energy remains in the place after I leave? How can I visualize this “lingering”? Is it something I can see? Is it something that I can touch? Interact with? Sit on? Does it exist in this physical space? In the same dimension as me?
I’m interested in exploring time, materiality within the transactionality of design in tangible forms.
Meet Me Tomorrow, I’ll You All About It
Editorial Design & Cover Design
Tools: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop
Skills: Graphics, Illustration, Typography & Editorial Layout
A conversation with my friend sparked inspiration for this exploration. This dialogue illuminated the pervasive tendency in human behavior – the inclination to project distinct
personas based on our interactions.
As my exploration deepened, I delved into the diverse platforms where personas take shape, realizing how these constructed identities wield considerable influence over our lives. Navigating the delicate balance between societal expectations and authenticity, I became increasingly fascinated by the dynamic interplay between these forces.
Each poster embodies a distinct personality, telling a story that resonates uniquely. Inspired by the previous design, taking elements to emphasize a perception, reflection and embody a distinct persona.
yes we printed it
an experience, an idea.
Speculative Wayfinding & Signage
Brand Identity & Wayfinding
Tools: Adobe InDesign & Illustrator, Blender
Skills: Graphics, Illustration, Typography & Editorial Layout
Current signage are intentionally minimal, both in design and quantity. Minimized Signages do not work for locations far from one another. Signages do not reflect the values the school stands for.
Solution:
To design a wayfinding system that integrates signages as artistic landmarks to spark creativity and innovation.