choose your own adventure! where would you like to go today?
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graphic design
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spatial designs
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illustrations & hand works
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photography
8 projects
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getting enough daily water does not just have to come from water; it can also come from fruits and veggies! these illustrations o inform people which fruits and veggies have a high percentage of water, and they could possibly include it in their daily meals!
edible water 11. 2021
poster design
conceptual project vancouver, bc
conceptual render
8 cups of water a day! ___________________ drinking water is a task we may forget to do consistently, and this affects our daily intake of water for hydration. the good thing is that getting enough daily water does not just have to come from water; it can also come from fruits and veggies! these illustrations are to inform people which fruits and veggies have a high percentage of water, and they could possibly include it in their daily meals!
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will this stick? ___________________ the goal of these illustrations is to
create an alternative thinking to one’s daily water/hydration intake.
conceptual render
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time to play! 10. 2021
poster design
conceptual project vancouver, bc
conceptual render
back to school! reuse and craft! ___________________ would bringing summer vacation toys and craft supplies back to school help ease kids’ transition back to school? this poster plays with vibrant colours to excite kids to go back-to-school. by trying to bring a sense of summer memories back to school, the poster asks students to bring their left over summer supplies to school. perhaps, this help kids feel less of a sudden jump back to learning and ease the ‘back-to school’ transition mentally!
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pumpkins and playdoh ___________________ for me, i always remembered pre-school smelling like baked pumpkins mixed with playdoh. this doodle uses that memory as the main imagery of the poster to evoke a sense of playfulness.
digital illustration
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typo.abstract 03. 2022
typography poster
conceptual (academic) vancouver, bc
layers layers layers ___________________ this typographic poster is to mimic the style of perry kulper -- an architect who creates complex layered drawings through architectural elements. the challenge of this poster was to challenge that style by layering text while creating an aesthetically pleasing through space, colours, and density. conceptual sketch
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conceptual render
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Building 22: Edition 21 05 - 09. 2021
editorial design
publication (printed and digital) ottawa, on
detail: index & red spiral coil
an annual design publication ___________________ building 22 publication is an annual publication of the azrieli school of architecture and urbanism and features selected works of the students each year. works were selected based of architectural graphics and conceptual skills. student images were carefully laid out to have their own unique pages that celebrated their works, while having a cohesive and uniform design throughout the publication. edition 21 is unlike any edition of building 22 publication. it is the first to use a flexible spiral coil bound to allow the book to lay flat, use various colours to compliment projects, and the first to use a mix of transparent pages and short-cut pages.
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details: easy flipping, back cover with coil exposed
table of contents
get the experience! ___________________ edition 21 takes advantage to prioritize images with various formats like full bleeding images and carefully pairing images with different coloured backgrounds to immerse the viewer into their designs. the coil allows edition 21 to be the first publication to be laid flat on a table for easy viewing and flipping! details: formatting
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typeset ___________________ edition 21 plays with a different typeset family were not used in other editions. the matahari typeset brings a new mix of the a unique sanserif and monospaced style to create a news aesthetic for edition 21. with allowing easy reading for the eyes (both in the printed and digital version.)
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
FIRST NAME, LAST NAME
TITLE OF THE PROJECT COURSE: ACXS 1112
This course studies the following subjects ....
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lil' souvenir of Edition 21! ___________________ each publication includes postcards and stickers. edition 21 has a special pocket at the back of the physical copy to insert these merchables! two of the four postcards this year were formatted and printed with a round edge. this small detail was to continue the playful detail that is seen throughout this edition.
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postcard and sticker pack (includes four 4”x6” postcards and four 2”x2” stickers)
special notes! ___________________ edition 21 include the following: - 386 images - 110 projects - 90 published students edition 21 is the first ever sold-out edition of building 22. top: welcome page; bottom: back pocket
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newspaper 02. 2022
typography poster
conceptual (academic) vancouver, bc
zeitung is newspaper ___________________ by taking the typeset “zeitung” and its content of the text design, the poster is to resemble various iterations of swiss design. through different measures of columns and grids, different perspectives and visuals of design is created.
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Kosmic Glitch 05. 2020 - 04. 2021
social media content
digital media ottawa, on
screen grab of the launch video
the annual architecture party! ___________________ since the early 80’s, kosmic has been an annual architecture party at the azrieli school of architecture and urbanism. each year a group of students are formed to take care of this event -- they create a theme and connect with local venues, djs and plan installations with the school’s students. in 2020, covid-19 moved this event to be held virtually. the theme for 2020-2021 was “glitch.” all virtual events, contests, visuals and graphics were inspired and represented to mimic glitch -when a digital media encounters an error.
instagram posts
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instagram stories
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theme reveal video
3...2...1...Glitch! ___________________ the theme reveal video involved a number of visual and sound effects. each year, the theme changes – because all events including the launch party was moved online, the video is creates as if the viewer themselves are on a computer physically updating a software for the newest version of kosmic. video can be viewed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUXV3fHliI/
video screen grabs > > > next page: virtual posters
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free to be me 03. 2022
social media content
freelance project vancouver, bc
sweat & reflect ___________________ this project was to create a small digital promo asset for a client’s event. it was a duo event held by a fitness trainer/ influencer and a life coach. the objective was to create a colourful, vibrant poster that evokes a ‘self-loving’ atmosphere.
conceptual render
conceptual drawing
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Building 22: Edition 20 05 -- 09. 2020
editorial design
publication (digital) ottawa, on
example: master-spread
grids and rules! ___________________ these are sample master-spreads for edition 20. these pages were influenced by photography magazines layouts and newspaper typography styles. it follows geometry and image focused layouts.
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diasporic dreamland 01 - 04. 2021
grad project
conceptual project (academic) memories, your dreamland
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physical conceptual model
digital model
do you want to escape to your childhood ? ___________________ diasporic dreamland focuses on creating a utopian dreamland for childhood memories. i wanted to create an experience through a utopian lens by creating a space of childhood memories the specifically hold a strong tie with my chinese heritage. the project evolved to become a very personal project that touched on one my heritage.
physical model
the dreamland space ______________
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digital model
through the four main memory types (procedural, semantic, episodic, and priming), i paired four of my childhood traditional chinese oral tales (the great race, monkey king, the cowherd and the weaver girl, and chang’e flying to the moon) to the matching memory type. these pairs then served as the four utopian locations for my dreamland / memory box. the form of the dreamland resembles the traditional chinese courtyards called “siheyuan” -- this acts as the foundation for my childhood (both literally and figuratively).
two models were created for this project -- a physical conceptual model and a digital model that represented the space and dreamland / memory box.
conceptual diagram
lets dream! ______________ the screen prints of the different dreamlands act as a base for the hand drawn memory and dreamland elements. the hand drawn illustrations (below) blend elements of the oral tales with my personal memories. they are then overlaid on the screen-prints to create a visual of the utopian dreamland.
process of laying hand drawn and digital drawings together
screen-prints of the four dreamland locations. these screen-prints of the digital model are late scanned for the base of the drawings.
Drawing #01: The Great Race x Episodic
Drawing #02: The Monkey King x Priming
Drawing #03: The Cowherd & the Weaver Girl x Semantic
Drawing #04: Lunar Festival x Procedural
backyard oasis 09 -- 12. 2020
urban housing design
conceptual (academic) ottawa, on
your backyard oasis getaway ___________________ the oasis was inspired by the site’s historical railway community and the current abandoned site where bits of nature pushed through concrete. this contrasting characteristic was used to create a sparkle in this urban housing community. from growing various secret gardens and meadows through steel structures, to having a movie/ entertainment square to meditation spaces, backyard oasis is able to bring a harmonious atmosphere through a juxtaposition of serene and animated elements. the oasis is a place of both zen and play.
atmosphere and energy collage
axonometric illustration of the overall site
(urban planning completed in collaborated with classmate, odessa boehm)
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the section___________________ the space is filled with an abundance of different niches like garden centers, food processing centers, entertainment square, pet daycare/spas, skateparks and waterparks. the site also features a garden wheel that entices residences to have an interactive experience with the food they grow and plants they care for. everything is within walking distances to all residences to provide a chance for one to experience nature throughout their days and whereabouts. bridge walk of the exterior units
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interior of a 2 bedroom unit
site plan of where zen-zen is located and axonometric view
the details___________________ highlighted above is the location of the detailed building design for “zen-zen.” zen-zen is a set of four mid-rise towers that is occupied with various units including townhouses, studios, and one to two bedrooms. the roof top is what connects all four sets -- each set’s rooftop has a different activity to accommodate residences needs: co-working space, active space, a zen space, and a garden space. in the middle of zen-zen, there is the site’s famous garden wheel. similar to a ferris wheel, it is rectangular and has rentable garden boxes.
floor plans of zen-zen (typical floor plans, unit plans, key)
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rooftop floor plan (1: co-working space, 2: active space, 3: garden wheel, 4: zen space, 5: garden space
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meadow view
life in the park ___________________
with nature pockets spread across this space, it brings bliss to one’s mind, but also brings a new habitat for small animals and critters like bumblebees and butterflies.
pet day care and surrounding
the garden wheel (detailed)
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the garden wheel (overview)
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(alt+ reality 01 -- 04. 2020 technology center conceptual project (academic) gatineau, qb
exterior illustration
y2k, but a non-buggy world! ___________________ zoom zoom zoom. this building is made for various digital and technology needs. (alt) + (reality) is a space that binds humans with interactive technology through a foci of transparent communication. this communications and technology center acts as an escape space to another reality on a busy intersection which merges ottawa with gatineau.
what a world! _______________ the atmosphere whirls with a dream-like tech world -enriched by a travelling printer, an unravelling elevator, plasma wrap-around walls, and hanging tech labs. contrastingly, it is wrapped with a historical stone wall. in this space, it serves a symbolic meaning to stay grounded and present in the high-tech world. within the building, spaces range from public to private - allowing various levels of selfreflection/self-care.
floor plans (first floor, second floor, third floor)
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how about the alternate reality? ___________________ drawings are created through a mix of hand-drafting and digital rendering to celebrate the idea of the human bond with technology. the experimental colours evoke a sense of an alternate reality via. technology - hence the title. building section
render of the “fun hall:
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render of exterior -- back of the building / communal play spaces
render of exterior
render of the magic carpet (elevator)
render of the “fun hall” interior
render of the exterior -- street view of the entrance (middle) and cafe / living spaces (right)
diagram of extendable floor
teaching x drawings 01 - 04. 2021
illustrations
teacher assistant ottawa, on
examples to exercises ___________________ these illustrations were created during my position as a teacher assistant for a virtual drawing course at carleton university. each week, there was a different prompt and exercise that had a focused on perspectives, colours, and 2d manipulations and alterations. my role was to create the exercise, provide examples and format the exercise into a clear, concise package.
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exercise 12: multi-point perspectives / without vanishing point
exercise 12: multi-point perspectives / without vanishing point
exercise 5: introduction to axonometric
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exercise 9: colours
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colour study 03. 2020
colour theory -- primary colours
academic project ottawa, on
the stair is the lava! ___________________ an abstract image of a childhood memory of playing an imaginary variation game of the floor is lava as the stair is the lava. the drawing is created through mainly primary colours on mylar. is then manipulated with analog and digital photo filters of red, yellow, and blue. the objective of this drawing is to observing colours and shades through analogue and digital manipulations.
original drawing
analogue colour filter manipulation (red, yellow, blue)
digital colour filter manipulation (red, yellow, blue)
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gone viral 01. 2020
colour theory -- collages
academic project ottawa, on
hop into the digital world! ___________________ digital manipulations of various images. the purpose of this project was to create an unknown (collage) with known (the images). through contrasting colours, shades, and densities of each image, the collage is to depict 3d elements through a 2d image.
Collage #01
Collage #02
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makeshift blob 09. 2020
table construction
personal home project vancouver, bc
diy blob! __________ this handcrafted tv stand was created carefully cut to a custom fit with specific curves. the table is created with osb plywood to ensure a strong support to hold a tv and other objects. it is then balanced on three cmu blocks. these blocks have a multipurpose as a table leg, book stand, and a makeshift candle holder. final product
process images
detailed images
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side elevation
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final product in use
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shop local 08. 2019
commercial photoshoot
photography regina, sk
snaps ! ___________________ these images were done with a collaborative team in regina. sk for a local vintage shop.
(for the dress form) photographed and directed by: enid huang set and wardrobe by: julia symchych hair and makeup by: gina brass model: brianna de gooijer
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nu age 02. 2022
collaborative & solo photoshoot
digital editing (photography) vancouver, bc
nu age of photos! ___________________
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this personal project was done through a serious of self portraits or through images that are virtually compiled with my friends. the original photos are either shot and directed by my friends or myself, and later edited by myself.
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35mm x pencil various
film photography
personal interest various locations
hobbies and such ___________________ photography has always been an interest of mine at a young age. my eye has always been drawn to special moments of light, shadows, and movements. to me, these aspects create interesting perspectives and interpretations for a story. by adding a touch of hand written narratives, it adds another layer of story telling!
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thank you : -) perhaps our work can be added here in the future !