I presented my research inquiry and findings on 18th October, 2021. My visiting critics/ guest respondents were Kyle Li, a creative technologist who works with immersive media, and Barbara Morris, a cross-genre writer. I was quite nervous since I was the first person presenting from my section and I didn’t have the slightest idea how to go about it. Once I saw Kyle and Barbara chat and laugh, I realised that…
My research inquiry for Major Studio 1 is: I am studying how people interact with, and are influenced by, plants and foliage in their everyday lives in New York City, so that I can highlight the indispensable, dynamic relationship between the two. I am quite unsure as to what my final product or artifact is going to be. During the 7 in 7 week, I have a rough idea of which…
Who we learn with makes such a big impact on ‘what’ we learn. For example, in this class: Design for this Century Recitation, week after week we read the prescribed content individually, reflect on it (again individually) and come together to discuss our thoughts and opinions. At the end of every class, what we gain is not only from the readings, but we also absorb different perspectives and thoughts, a…
Subway Mapping Move your mouse around! You can view my code here🙂 Description My sketch documents the number of poeple entering and leaving the subway car that I travelled in over the past week. The filled and dashed rectangles (outlined) represent the number of people entering and departing the car respectively. I use Q from 96th street 2nd Avenue to Union Square to primarily to travel to and from campus. Over the…
View my WIP manifesto here. These are my mindmaps that I used as the foundation for my manifesto.
The following presentation outlines my progress so far towards my research inquiry: human-plant relationships. The deck is followed by more detailed content about my site visits and findings, along with reference images. Research Statement This is my revised research statement that takes a more expansive approach to my inquiry instead of specifically working on houseplants in NYC apartments. I am studying how people…
Information & Insights For secondary research on houseplants as companions to new New Yorkers, I found many resources within and outside The New School library. Integrated Landscaping Chase-Rowell, Lauren, Mary Tebo Davis, Katherine Hartnett, and Marilyn Wyzga. 2012. Integrated Landscaping : Following Nature’s Lead: A New Way of Thinking about Shaping Home Grounds and Public Spaces in the Northeast / Lauren Chase-Rowell, Mary Tebo Davis, Katherine Hartnett, Marilyn Wyzga. Rev.…
Ever since I started looking at and researching plants, I began getting sponsored advertisements on instagram – posts and stories. They range from plants, plant accessories, plant identification apps, botanical decor elements, etc. It is actually quite interesting to see how wide this range of plant related product advertisements can be. Here are a collection of screenshots I’ve taken. I might keep adding more to this blog post over time,…
Telia Rumal Play with the slider below, and move your mouse to scale the pattern! You can view my code here🙂 My sketch is inspired by the telia rumals from my home state, Andhra Pradesh, based on the Ikat weaving technique with dyed yarn for the warp and weft. Inspiration & History ‘Telia’ means oil, and ‘Rumal’ means handkerchief. Having originated in Chirala in Andhra, the skills to weave…
Mermaiden You can view my code here🙂 Description Part doll, part mermaid of divine descent, The breeze is filled with her sweet scent. With a nod of her head, the spin of her tail, She leaves behind a lotus trail. Water is her home, her power, her spirit, Her grace, her charm quite exquisite. Design Process & Reflection Inspiration I wanted to work with a figure embedded in my…
