work

  • Project Elysium (in progress)
    2010

    This is my graduating project and it is still in progress. The goal of this project is to create opportunities for people to reflect on their relationship with technology. By creating humorous yet provocative scenarios, the project explores various possibilities on a hypothetical human-to-mobile device interface. Through this playful exploration, the audience is given a chance to find new perspective on their relationship with technology.

  • Coffee Grounds Cup
    2010

    This is a material exploration project in collaboration with Andrew Chow. We wanted coffee-drinkers to have a direct connection with the coffee they are drinking. We explored a myriad of materials to create a biodegradable coffee cup out of coffee grounds.

  • The White Elephant
    2011

    This is an installation proposal for Pacific Centre in Vancouver, BC. The concept is based on an English idiom, “Elephant in the room" which is an expression referring to an awkward social situation or taboo subject that is common knowledge but nobody wants to discuss or engage with.

    The application for this project has been successful and will go ahead in May 2011. In the beginning, a white crate...

  • Earbuds Design
    2010

    This is an exploratory exercise on new possible forms for earbud design in partnership with the ATO Group, a manufacturer based in Hong Kong.   www.antonio.com   

  • Monastery Project
    2010

    This project is about representing a monastic community I visited in 2010. The monks were given disposable cameras to take photos in response to a question, "What is a monk?". I also recorded the ambient sound of the monastery. I was amazed to discover that being a monk has much to do with being silent and listening to one's heart. Upon returning to Emily Carr, I created a space on campus for people to experience 8 minutes of silence.

  • Haiti Water Purification Instruction
    2010

    In collaboration with Shay Namazi and Monica Gautier, the project helped address the communication issue around water purification after the earthquake in Haiti.  This poster acts as a clarification method for the proper use of Aquatab which was distributed by a Canadian NGO.

    This project was mentioned on...

  • Schleeder, the Soup Helper
    2010

    This assistive medical device is designed to help people with limited arm strength (such as Muscular Dystrophy or ALS) enjoy a bowl of soup independently. The user’s hand is connected to the back of a chair through a belt. The simple forward and backward movement of the trunk activates the shoulder as a fulcrum to lift the hand to the user’s mouth.

    Learn how to make your own Schleeder on...

  • St. Herman's Prayer Book (2009-2010)
    2010

    Work in progress -- Summer 2010

    How to implement Co-design method for a book? 

    http://www.saintherman.net/

  • "X"
    2009

    The chandelier is inspired by the letter "X".  It is cut out from MDF by CNC.  Visitors were encouraged to meditate by hanging laser cut paper monkeys on the chandelier.  The candles were handmade by a Fort Langley candle shop.

    Photos by Karen de Luna

  • "FORGE" - Bicycle Design
    2009

    "FORGE" is a uniframe bicycle concept driven by the wrench as the form driver.