Post Midterm reflection

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…

Midterm Presentation

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…

Entering the Research Phase

To begin working on our individual research project, we quickly brainstormed design and research topics that we were interested in. These fell under the following categories: social problems or phenomenon you’ve found compelling (recent, longstanding) personal challenges or passions people in your life are engaged with (elders, roommates, peers) new ideas, terms or questions that have come your way in DT/NYC fantasy tool/ toy /experience you wish you could invent…