work

  • Urban: A modular seating system for modern living spaces
    2010

    Living spaces are becoming smaller and more costly. The living room is the heart of the home and the couch is the biggest piece of furniture in the living room. This project provided opportunity to reconsider the functionality of a modern couch. The design intention is to create a seating system that can maximize usability in a limited space. taking into consideration the longevity and sustainability of a couch, the Urban seating system can be reconfigured according to...

  • Effloresce: Interactive raincoat with embedded weather forecast technology
    2009

    Inspired by the Vancouver rainy weather and S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder)victims, Effloresce is an interactive raincoat which has embedded weather forecast technology that predicts precipitation. When rain is predicted, blinking LED lights notify the user to wear the raincoat. Printed with water-reactive ink (hydrochromic ink), the textile pattern is inspired by the Pacific Dogwood, the flower emblem of British Columbia. The hood structure framed by wire also...

  • Infusion: Outdoor furniture for Far Coast Coffee
    2009

    The chosen design to be mass manufactured for Far Coast’s (Coca Cola) social areas during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Specifically designed to further brand Far Coast and to create a socially inviting atmosphere. Infusion's asymmetrical design invites playfulness through its pattern elements, which allows for a variety of arrangements. The project had many requirements including to promote the Far Coast brand, to create a socially inviting atmosphere for their...

  • TOGATHER : A set of plates for multi-cultural cuisines where food is shared
    2009

    Togather is a set of plates for multi-cultural cuisines where food is shared. Its unique features allow it to be arranged in multiples where interesting visual patterns can be created on the dining table. The lip of the dishware is stackable to eliminate the unused negative space created by traditional circular dishware. Togather carries out a collective dining experience and is very flexible in terms of the usage. It can be used in a traditional dinner setting at home for a...

  • Fortune Bank: A container for Chinese New Year
    2008

    Chinese New Year is the most celebrated holiday in the Chinese culture. It is a time for families and friends to be together and give blessings for the year to come. An essential element of this holiday is the Tray of Togetherness, a tray which is filled with various sweets symbolizing different fortunes and luck. The Fortune Bank is the sibling to the Tray of Togetherness and is a container which holds the debris from the obtained fortunes of the Tray of...

  • Tip Top: Interactive toy for children
    2008

    Tip Top is a collaboration project between Industrial Design students, Communication Design students, and young co-creators to create an interactive product for kids using only wood. As a collective, we created a new balancing game that encourages interaction between the children and also with their parents. The graphic elements on the board act as a point system which each ring represents a different point value.