My creative tank is fueled by explorations with wood, analog print, and graphic design.
the south bay chair
woodworking, upholstery
the letter you always meant to write
woodworking, furniture design, graphic design, risograph printing, interior design, letter writing
Every student in Stanford’s M.S. Design degree showcases their Personal Statement, the piece/exhibition/installation that showcases their essence as a designer. My personal statement was a testament to my love of writing letters, reflecting, and encouraging others to do the same. My prompt for visitors was as follows:
I invite you to write the letter you always meant to send -- share the impact someone has had on you, offer an apology, or say what you've always wanted to say. You can either hand it to them directly or leave it in the box— stamped and addressed— to be mailed.
This installation is dedicated to my mother, who has always made sure I have a dedicated place to write and reflect.
I created a maple writing desk and writing stool, designed 5 posters, and risograph printed postcards out of each design. Special thanks to Nick Hoversten for all the support and guidance with furniture design. Thank you to Koh Terai for taking photos of my work and making me laugh!
Redrawing Los Angeles: Visualizing the impact of gerrymandering on Los Angeles
Animation, political storytelling, user research
In Los Angeles, politicians redistrict, or “gerrymander”, to represent politically beneficial voter blocs. Communities and votes are split up, often impacting already underserved and underfunded communities. This change occurs over many years, and is diffcult to visualize. I set out to answer the question — what groups are included when Los Angeles redistricts? And more importantly — what groups are excluded? The animations helped illustrate the drastic impacts redistricting has on communities over time. I research historical records to understand spatial boundaries, and used Adobe AfterEffects to bring it together.
The LA Times Archives holds district maps from 1952, 1965, 1986, and 2012. Using U.S. Census data, I further researched archives on which populations lived in each area and who was included and excluded in the district after each change specifically for LA Council District 4.
1968 boundary change: 1968 heavily carved out Latinx communities, thereby diluting the Latinx vote.
1986 and 2012 changes: Split up the Korean community across several districts, weakening Korean voting power over time.
exploring family & joyful product consumption through risograph printing
digital design, risograph printing
These are photos of my maternal grandparents, mother, and uncle. Looking at photos of my family, it’s clear the imported VW Beetle was part of the family. It was in every photograph, and it enabled mobility, movement, and travel. Thank you to my dear sister, Moizza Shabbir, for archiving our wonderful family history. This work was created as a part of Advanced Creative Studies — a small, art studio critique class taught by David Kelley & Scott Doorley.
woodworking
wood turning
