Explorations

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Challenges I'm driven to solve

As a designer, I've always been drawn to designing solutions for the challenges faced by people in my community. Take a look below to see some of my favorite projects - each one represents a unique problem I've tackled through design.

NEETricks

2021

I led a 0 to 1 project to bring 10K+ students online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Osmo

2022

Building calm-technology for communication.

Osmo is a low resolution, customizable desk display made of ferrofluid (liquid iron), that only seeks your attention when absolutely necessary.

Early prototyping

Early prototypes

We created prototypes using cardboard to test early concepts and the magnetic properties of ferrofluid.

We created a early prototypes that helped us experiment with the concepts and components.

Experimentations with magnets and Arduino Uno

Experimentations with magnets and Arduinos

An Arduino circuit was used to power interactions, with various codes tested and iterated on.

We created an Arduino powered mock-up that helped test the interaction in real time, and fix glitches.

Added lights for ambient effect

Lights for ambient effect and custom messages

Lights were added to explore ambient effects and custom notifications.

Reds give a warning alert, while greens are email reminders. Colours can further be customised per the user’s preferences and priorities.

Showcased at the Institute of Design (ID) museum

Sits between the digital and analog

This project is currently on display at the ID Museum along with iconic work from our school's 80-year history.

Osmo was created to marry the attachment of analog objects with the efficiency of digital interfaces.

Tunes

A collection of objects and interactions that reimagine how we can engage with AI powered devices in our daily lives.

Multiple interaction points

The components have various touch points for users to be able to interact in ways that best suit them. For example, users can convert the custom blocks into memory retention devices and interact by turning the knobs.

Designed using wood scraps

I designed the prototypes using wood scraps from other projects, because I wanted to consider both, their lifespan and their environmental impact after they are no longer in use.

Dot

2023

Cleaning your space can be meditative, until it's not. Dot is a robot vacuum that can collaborate with you and take over whenever you need it to.

Better T

2023

Conceptualized a web3 platform for fairer, transparent payments to tea farmers.

Navigating asthma care

2023

Conducting qualitative research to identify how might we improve asthma care in underrepresented population.

About me

Challenges I'm driven to solve

NEETricks

2021

I led a 0 to 1 project to bring 10K+ students online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Osmo

Osmo

Osmo

2022

Building calm-technology for communication.Osmo is a low resolution, customizable desk display made of ferrofluid (liquid iron), that only seeks your attention when absolutely necessary.

Early prototyping

Early prototypes

We created prototypes using cardboard to test early concepts and the magnetic properties of ferrofluid.

We created a early prototypes that helped us experiment with the concepts and components.

Experimentations with magnets and Arduino Uno

Experimentations with magnets and Arduinos

An Arduino circuit was used to power interactions, with various codes tested and iterated on.

We created an Arduino powered mock-up that helped test the interaction in real time, and fix glitches.

Added lights for ambient effect

Lights for ambient effect and custom messages

Lights were added to explore ambient effects and custom notifications.

Reds give a warning alert, while greens are email reminders. Colours can further be customised per the user’s preferences and priorities.

Showcased at the Institute of Design (ID) museum

Sits between the digital and analog

This project is currently on display at the ID Museum along with iconic work from our school's 80-year history.

Osmo was created to marry the attachment of analog objects with the efficiency of digital interfaces.

Tunes

A collection of objects and interactions that reimagine how we can engage with AI powered devices in our daily lives.

Multiple interaction points

The components have various touch points for users to be able to interact in ways that best suit them. For example, users can convert the custom blocks into memory retention devices and interact by turning the knobs.

Designed using wood scraps

I designed the prototypes using wood scraps from other projects, because I wanted to consider both, their lifespan and their environmental impact after they are no longer in use.

Dot

Dot

Dot

2023

Cleaning your space can be meditative, until it's not. Dot is a robot vacuum that can collaborate with you and take over whenever you need it to.

Better T2023

Conceptualized a web3 platform for fairer, transparent payments to tea farmers.

Navigating asthma care2023

Conducting qualitative research to identify how might we improve asthma care in underrepresented population.

Building calm-technology for communication.

Osmo is a low resolution, customizable desk display made of ferrofluid (liquid iron), that only seeks your attention when absolutely necessary.

Better T

2023

Navigating asthma care

2023