Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY– New York, USA Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
- Master’s in Integrated Design & Media
- Master’s of Research in Communication Design
- Bachelor’s in Graphic and Media Design
- Foundation and First Year in Visual Communication Design
Honor & Recognition
- Finalist, NYU Startup Sprint & Bootcamp (2024) – KaleidoPutt, immersive golf training innovation.
- Exhibited works at UAL Graduate Show, RCA Showcase, and international group exhibitions
- Selected RCA Student Rep (2022–2023)
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant — IDM Audio Lab, NYU (Sept 2024–Present)
- Supported faculty research and project documentation (literature review, data collection, reporting).
- Assisted with equipment operations and technical setup (audiovisual systems, synthesizer repair, sensors, media hardware).
- Coordinated project management tasks and cross-team communication.
Team Member, Technical Prototyping & Volumetric Capture
- Assisted in 3D printing and sensor testing to support prototype development.
- Contributed to the volumetric capture pipeline (Evercoast system), preparing assets for integration into performance staging.
- Collaborated with internationally recognized composer Paola Prestini, producers VisionIntoArt and Beth Morrison Projects, and the NYU Ability Lab.
- Project supported by major cultural foundations including the Ford Foundation, Alphadyne Foundation, and Nordisk Kulturfond.
Collaborator, VR Interface & Interaction Design
- Designed and prototyped Unreal Engine VR user interfaces to enable immersive navigation and control for performers.
- Contributed to motion capture and interaction design, linking body movement with VR staging.
- Collaborated with Mark Morris Dance Group, a world-renowned contemporary dance company, on integrating VR into live education.
Independent
- Guided 20+ undergraduate and graduate students in portfolio development, research, and prototyping.
- Led workshops on digital media, speculative design, and interactive practices.
Exhibitions & Publications
[A] Maze – Royal College of Art, London, UK Feb 2023 – Mar 2023
Collaborative Publication and Showcase Participant
- “Interview with the Future Body”
- Collaborative publication exploring speculative design and human futures.
- Authored “Interview with the Future Body”; applied critical theory to interactive generative art.
- ISBN:978-1-8381535-8-8
Creator of Personal Installation
- “No Man Is An Island”
- Interactive sound installation inspired by John Donne’s poem.
- Combined multi-language translation with generative sound design in TouchDesigner.
Co-creator and leader of Group Installation "Snailtube"
- "Snailtube"
- Co-created an experimental installation exploring post-humanist perspectives through interactive media.
Interships
Alibaba, Beijing (2020) — Co-op Design Project Assistant. Designed key visuals for summit events and conducted market research.
Gushe Design Studio, Zhengzhou (2021) — Branding & Packaging Design Intern.
Skills
- Creative Tech: TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine 5, Max/MSP, Arduino, Volumetric Capture, 3D Scanning.
- Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AE, AI, PR), Figma, Spark Studio.
- Research & Writing: STS, feminist/crip/decolonial theory, speculative design.
- Languages: English (fluent), Mandarin (native).