SIK YUM WAN
2023
SIK YUM WAN
2023
PAPER TO PIXELS
2023
SANCTUARY
2024
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2024
lets get creative together
Hi, I'm Monica!
I'm a designer who is passionate about bringing an asian perspective to physical and digital experiences that delights audiences!
SIK YUM WAN
2023
graphic | interactive
How can we create a connection between Cantonese culture and the general public?
Sik Yum Wan is an interactive/graphic project that aims to promote a connection between Cantonese culture, Cantonese heritage speakers and the general public.
Role
UX/UI
Graphics
Solo Project
Academic 2023
‘’It was very uncommon for the heritage speakers to have high literacy skills...’’
Incomplete Acquisition, Attrition and Maintenance of Heritage Speakers’ Family Language: Iranians in New Zealand 2016
Introducing Cantonese culture with eats, drinks and entertainment events.
Eat (Sik), Drink (Yum), and Play (Wan) grew into the sections of events, and therefore the name.
Event website with more information about local restraunts. This website used GSAP animation, creating the hero image to become a lazy susan.
Brand Guidelines
I created brand guidelines as it was part of the brief, seen below. It details my reasoning and choices for stylistic choices.
PAPER TO PIXELS
2023
interactive
How can traditional techniques of paper cutting be preserved digitally for the future generation?
Paper To Pixels is an interactive project that explores how the traditions of paper cutting could be preserved digitally for the future. This project, although focusing on jianzhi, placed importance on the context behind paper cuttings, particularly traditions.
Role
UX/UI
Graphics
Solo Project
Academic 2023
I learnt through trial and error which Blender animations transferred over to Three.js.
Paper cutting is a traditional craft that has spanned through generations.
"preserving the methods of production and use..."
There were many iterations where the Blender animation I did would warp in three js, or disappear due to lighting issues.
SANCTUARY
2024
graphic | interactive
How can we inspire interest into coral aquaculture as a viable means of coral restoration?
Sanctuary is an installation group project created to evoke conversation about coral restoration by positioning visitors through the lens of a ‘coral gardener’. My role in this project was a UI designer, as well as in charge of the physical coral models.
Role
UX/UI
Academic 2024
Coral Aquaculture still remains a niche rabbit-hole compared to other eco-efforts.
Hein, M. et al (202). Coral Reef Restoration as a Strategy to Improve Ecosystem Services. UNEP.
Behind The Scenes
My role in this project was a UI designer, as well as in charge of the physical coral models. The physical coral models were made of wire, tissue paper, and construction paper.
Project Report
Hi, I'm Monica!
I'm a designer who is passionate about bringing an asian perspective to physical and digital experiences that delights audiences!