CHIMERA: A Reader On Cybernetics
Fall 2023
Editorial
CHIMERA is a journal that explores the philosophies of cybernetics, featuring essays and artwork from contributors such as Alexandar Galloway, Masamune Shirow, and Jasper Bernes. The publication seeks to examine how cybernetics connect and intertwine with our modern myths; how the amalgamation of biological, technological, and informational systems form and transform preexisting structures of governance; and how the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines changes through time. Printed on French hemptone paper and perfect bound.
A Conversation with Studio HanLi
Spring 2024
Editorial
In the spring time of 2024 I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Elias Hanzer and Lucas Liccini of Studio HanLi, an independent creative studio specializing in graphic design, typography, and bespoke typefaces. In the almost hour-long conversation Elias, Lucas, and I talked about the thei studio practice, designing with limitations, and histories as references.
Autos Grotesk
Ongoing
Typeface
Autos is a neo-grotesque inspired by the charm of early grotesques such as Lapidar or Französische Grotesk and the latin glyphs of Asian typefaces such as Oriya Sangam MN or Lantinghei. Autos is an typographic exploration of the semiotic and aesthetic idiosyncrasies of these context-based design oddities. The name Autos (working title) comes from the Greek word meaning ‘self’. This typeface is still being refined, and is a constant work in progress. Further weights, italics, and documentations are forthcoming.
Ways of Communicating Ideas
Spring 2023
Editorial
A book exploring various language and writing systems, their histories, evolutions, and modern uses. The book is photographic in nature, juxtaposing the historical with the contemporary, and includes accompanying essays and annotations. It is printed on newsprint, with a hidden table of contents printed on the inside of the cover. Swiss-bound.
RISD C/O 2024 Yearbook
Spring 2024
Editorial, Art Direction
Yearbook for the class of 2024...except it takes place in 2034! Where will the seniors be in 10 years, and what will be their claim to fame? Designed with the lovely people @ RISD Design Guild.
RISD New Student Orientation 2024
Spring 2024
Identity
A new student orientation identity for the RISD incoming class of 2028. The visual system is inspired by friendship bracelets and is designed to encourage community. Designed with Hannah Jeong, Ash Ma, and Maggie Xian @ RISD Design Guild.
Meadow
Ongoing
Typeface
Meadow is a text-weight, low-contrast serif typeface, loosely inspired by Story of Your Life, a sci-fi short story by Ted Chiang about aliens, linguistics, and love. Its sturdy serifs and geometric brackets convey a sense of rigor, while its open counters give it a special kind of warmth. Meadow is named after “White Meadow” by Bladee and Ecco2k, a song I listened to a lot while drawing the typeface. This typeface is still being refined, and is a constant work in progress. Further weights, italics, and documentations are forthcoming.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Fall 2023
Editorial
A lyrics book for Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 poem and song The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Printed with white toner on black paper and saddle stitched.
Beings Once Alive
Winter 2023
Editorial, Photography
A photo zine about woods and bones. While primarily made as an exploration of the formal and textual similarities between fossilized wood and bones, the zine also examines how we assign meaning to objects. Riso printed and staple bound.
DUKU Book Readings
Summer 2023
Poster, Identity
During my graphic design internship in the art department of DUKU(读库), one of China's leading independent publishers, I was responsible for designing visuals and promotional materials for a nationwide series of book reading events. These designs were featured in both print and digital campaigns.
Miscellaneous
Ongoing
Mixed
An assortment of miscellaneous projects.
